research Full Investigation of Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Reveals Significant Differences and Undiagnosed Morbidity
Many women with PCOS have undiagnosed health issues and show different symptoms based on the clinic they visit.
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research Intermittent Low-Dose Finasteride Is as Effective as Daily Administration for the Treatment of Hirsute Women
Intermittent low-dose finasteride works as well as daily use for treating excessive hair growth in women.
research Phenotypic Comparison of Caucasian and Asian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
Caucasian and Asian women with PCOS generally show similar symptoms, except Asian women have less chest hair.
research Comparing the Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes of Chinese Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with and without Antiandrogenic Pretreatment
Women with PCOS who had antiandrogenic treatment before pregnancy had fewer complications than those without treatment.
research Insulin Resistance and Its Relationship with High Molecular Weight Adiponectin in Adolescents with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and a Maternal History of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Teens with PCOS and a mom with PCOS have higher insulin resistance and lower adiponectin levels, which could signal early metabolic problems.
research Alterations in Androgen Conjugate Levels in Women and Men with Alopecia
People with hair loss may have different levels of certain hormones due to changes in hormone processing.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common Reproductive and Metabolic Disorder Necessitating Early Recognition and Treatment
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.
research Ovarian Morphology Is Associated With Insulin Resistance In Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
Larger ovarian size is linked to higher insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research Raising Threshold for Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Excludes Population of Patients with Metabolic Risk
Changing the diagnosis criteria for PCOS might miss women at risk for related health issues.
research Hirsutism Scoring in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Concordance Between Clinicians' and Patients' Self-Scoring
Patients with PCOS tend to score their hirsutism higher than clinicians, making self-scoring less useful for diagnosis.
research Cognitive Testing of a Survey Instrument for Self-Assessed Menstrual Cycle Characteristics and Androgen Excess
The survey helps identify menstrual irregularities and excess male hormones, aiming to detect conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
research Finasteride and Male Infertility: A Case for Prospective Collaborative Research Databases
Finasteride discontinuation increases sperm count in men.
research Finasteride Use in the Male Infertility Population: Effects on Semen and Hormonal Parameters
Finasteride may improve sperm count in subfertile men with low sperm count.
research Genome-Wide Shifts in Gene Expression Induced in Theca-Interstitial Cells by Inflammatory Stimuli
African American women have a higher risk of preterm delivery than Caucasian women, and inflammatory stimuli affect gene expression in cells related to PCOS, showing a heightened inflammatory state in women with PCOS.
research Hospital-Based Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Omani Women
About 7% of Omani women visiting a gynecology clinic had polycystic ovarian syndrome, similar to rates in other countries.
research Association of AR rs6152G/A Gene Polymorphism With Susceptibility to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Chinese Women
A certain gene variant may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women.
research Hair Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Hair changes can indicate systemic diseases or medication effects.
research The Combination of Ethinylestradiol/Cyproterone Acetate Is Temporarily Withdrawn from the Market in France. Is the Measure Justified?
The paper suggests that France's suspension of Diane-35 was hasty and could cause treatment issues and unintended pregnancies, recommending a re-evaluation and better patient information.
research Combined Oral Contraceptives Promote Androgen Receptor And Estrogen Receptor Alpha Upregulation In The Female Prostate (Skene’s Paraurethral Glands) Of Adult Gerbils (Meriones Unguiculatus)
Birth control pills increase certain receptor activities in female gerbil prostate glands and can lead to prostate changes.
research A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study on the Effects of Pioglitazone on Cortisol Metabolism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Mental Health: A Call to Action
PCOS significantly affects women's mental health, and more research is needed to develop effective treatments for these issues.
research Introduction
The conclusion is that it's currently unclear if certain rare medical conditions are caused by specific factors due to mostly observational data.
research The Evaluation of Endothelial Function with Flow-Mediated Dilatation and Carotid Intima Media Thickness in Young Nonobese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients; Existence of Insulin Resistance Alone May Not Represent an Adequate Condition for Deterioration of Endothelial Function
Insulin resistance might not be enough to worsen blood vessel function in young, nonobese women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Antimüllerian Hormone to Determine Polycystic Ovarian Morphology: The APHRODITE Study
A blood test level of 3.2 ng/mL of Antimüllerian hormone is good for identifying polycystic ovarian morphology in European women aged 25–45.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with Flutamide and a Low-Dosage Oral Contraceptive in Polycystic Ovarian Disease Patients
Flutamide combined with a low-dose birth control pill effectively reduces excessive hair growth in women with polycystic ovarian disease.
research Efficacy of Metformin Therapy in Adolescent Girls with Androgen Excess: Relation to Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin and Androgen Receptor Polymorphisms
Metformin works better for adolescent girls with PCOS who have certain genetic variations.
research Association Between Ovarian Volume and Serum Insulin Levels in Ovulatory Patients with Idiopathic Hirsutism
Higher insulin levels are linked to larger ovaries in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
research A Polymorphism in the Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 Gene Promoter Is Associated with the Presence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Caucasian Women
A specific gene variation is linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Caucasian women.
research The Cycle Characteristics and Outcomes of Infertile Nonclassic 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Patients Undergoing Ovarian Stimulation for In Vitro Fertilization
Women with nonclassic 21-hydroxylase deficiency can have successful pregnancies through IVF, with certain factors affecting their chances.
research Ovarian Morphology Is a Marker of Heritable Biochemical Traits in Sisters with Polycystic Ovaries
Polycystic ovarian shape is a genetic sign of PCOS and its hormonal and metabolic features can be inherited.