4 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, QR678® and QR678 Neo® injections significantly improved hair density and thickness in women with PCOS-related alopecia over eight sessions, with effects lasting over a year.
4 citations
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October 2019 in “Case Reports” This report describes the first known case of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis in a woman under 40, associated with both metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
4 citations
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September 2018 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” This study reported that 12% of female Qassim University students had been diagnosed with PCOS, with misconceptions about the condition and treatments observed despite high awareness.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “Acta Endocrinologica” This study found that both finasteride and metformin effectively reduced androgen levels and insulin resistance parameters in women with PCOS, without clear evidence of one treatment being superior.
4 citations
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February 2011 in “Nature Reviews Endocrinology” Metformin and thiazolidinediones are similarly effective for PCOS, but metformin is often preferred due to fewer side effects.
3 citations
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September 2025 in “Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine” This study reports that women with polycystic ovary syndrome, especially those with a hyperandrogenic pattern, are at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease compared to other PCOS patients, likely due to related metabolic comorbidities.
3 citations
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July 2025 in “Obesity Facts” This review examines how GLP-1 receptor agonists might impact metabolic and reproductive outcomes in polycystic ovary syndrome, but it reports no new clinical findings and highlights the need for further research.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Reproductive Sciences” In this study focused on reproductive-aged women assessed for polycystic ovary syndrome under NIH 1990 criteria, only 15.4% with menstrual dysfunction required androgen measurements, and just one-quarter of these showed elevated androgen levels.
3 citations
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March 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” In this study, 33 overweight women with normal hormone levels but showing PCOS symptoms experienced substantial reductions in acne lesions and improvements in hirsutism and menstrual irregularities after 8 weeks of Tracnil™ treatment, with minimal adverse reactions reported.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of psychosexual health” This review discusses the psychiatric and sexual comorbidities of PCOS, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach to manage sexual dysfunction due to high prevalence rates found in recent studies.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This study compared letrozole and clomiphene citrate for ovulation induction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and found that while clomiphene led to more follicles, monofollicular development and endometrial thickness were higher with letrozole, and pregnancy rates did not significantly differ between the two treatments.
3 citations
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August 2017 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This study found that women with PCOS had significantly elevated plasma levels of PAI-1, which correlated with insulin resistance and obesity.
3 citations
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December 2016 in “PubMed” This study found that PCOS patients with menstrual disorders exhibited hormonal changes and higher fasting glucose levels, despite no significant differences in insulin resistance markers.
3 citations
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July 2007 in “Endocrine updates” PCOS leads to various immediate and long-term health problems, affecting quality of life and increasing costs.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Sociological research and innovation” This study highlighted the complex stigma, misinformation, and coping mechanisms among unmarried women with PCOS in Pakistan, emphasizing the role of family support and accurate information in managing emotional well-being.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “BMC women's health” In this study, oral contraceptive use in women with PCOS increased the expression of certain inflammatory gene markers, which were positively associated with metabolic abnormalities.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Infertility & Fetal Medicine” This study found that women with PCOS who are obese had an altered lipid profile and increased waist-hip ratio compared to lean counterparts, without differences in endocrine parameters.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review suggests that, among non-hormonal treatments for menstrual irregularities in adolescents with PCOS, metformin is the most effective and cost-efficient option, particularly in overweight adolescent girls.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” This study found that women with PCOS reported significant appearance-related distress and social anxiety, especially in social settings.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This case report describes a 19-year-old girl with PCOS who experienced symptom improvement, including normalized menstruation, after two months of Ayurvedic treatment.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “Cureus” This study developed two highly reliable Arabic HRQoL questionnaires for evaluating quality of life in married and unmarried women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
2 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal für Klinische Endokrinologie und Stoffwechsel” This review discusses the complex and variable presentation of polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the need for consistent diagnostic criteria and individualized treatment strategies but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This book discusses current research on polycystic ovary syndrome, including diagnosis, management, and the impact of lifestyle changes, without reporting new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Steroids & Hormonal Science” This study found that in PCOS women, polycystic ovarian morphology is linked to more severe hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance, especially in those who are overweight or obese.
2 citations
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June 2014 in “مجلة مركز بحوث التقنيات الاحيائية” This study reported that patients with PCOS and thyroid hormone disturbances had specific TPO gene mutations and differing thyroid hormone levels compared to those without disturbances or healthy controls.
2 citations
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January 2013 This study found that three months of metformin therapy improved acne, hirsutism, and menstrual irregularities in women with PCOS, along with hormonal and ultrasonographic changes.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” This review discusses various weight loss treatment options for managing PCOS in women, including lifestyle changes, diet, medications, and surgery, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Medicina Moderna - Modern Medicine” This review discusses pharmacological options for managing obesity in women with PCOS and highlights the need for further research on emerging therapies and personalized treatment approaches; it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Chemical Biological and Physical Sciences” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have higher rates of infertility, shorter reproductive spans, and poorer fertility outcomes compared to healthy controls.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “BMC Medicine” The authors concluded that establishing and standardizing methods for data collection are crucial to improving PCOS diagnosis and research due to challenges observed in data harmonization across diverse international cohorts.