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2 citations,
February 2023 in “BMC women's health” Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.
25 citations,
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19 citations,
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January 2024 in “Women's health science journal” Hormonal imbalances are a key cause of missed menstrual periods in women.
28 citations,
April 2014 in “Hormones” Higher androstenedione levels in women with PCOS are linked to more severe symptoms.
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11 citations,
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1 citations,
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The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.
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Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to insulin resistance.
19 citations,
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18 citations,
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