37 citations,
January 2004 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” About 3% of high school girls aged 14-18 in Isfahan, Iran, have polycystic ovary syndrome.
11 citations,
February 2013 in “Clinical Endocrinology” A small number of premenopausal female blood donors had high prolactin levels, often due to stress, and retesting is recommended to prevent misdiagnosis.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal Of Clinical Practice” A balanced diet and healthy lifestyle help manage PCOS symptoms.
2 citations,
January 2013 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Hair loss may signal metabolic problems and increased risk of heart disease, suggesting people with hair loss should be checked for these issues.
32 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” Women with severe types of PCOS are more likely to have metabolic syndrome, and belly fat is a key predictor of this risk.
November 2004 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Insulin resistance is linked to PCOS and can lead to other health issues, but treatments like metformin can help manage symptoms.
September 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” 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.
10 citations,
October 2014 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” The IRS-2 Asp/Asp genotype may increase the risk of PCOS in Chinese women, especially if they are not obese.
1 citations,
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some plant-based treatments may help with ovary function, insulin resistance, and excess male hormones in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
42 citations,
April 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Early balding men may have insulin resistance, but lifestyle changes can help.
90 citations,
February 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.
131 citations,
August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.
59 citations,
August 2007 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The current methods for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome are too vague and may lead to misdiagnosis and problems in research.
11 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of Hepatology” Women with PCOS often have liver disease, so liver health checks are important for them.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “BMC Cancer” Baldness may lower the risk of testicular cancer.
271 citations,
June 2013 in “Human Reproduction” PCOS is common among Chinese women of reproductive age and linked to serious metabolic and reproductive issues, especially in obese women.
150 citations,
October 2012 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, especially when they get older.
30 citations,
April 2014 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.
18 citations,
September 2015 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have higher levels of a certain growth factor, which can be reduced by taking metformin.
12 citations,
August 2011 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Anti-Müllerian hormone is a specific marker for ovarian issues in women with conditions like PCOS.
10 citations,
November 2018 in “Physiological Research” The conclusion is that standardizing testosterone measurement methods is essential for better diagnosis accuracy in women.
111 citations,
November 2010 in “Human Reproduction” South Asian women with PCOS are more likely to have metabolic issues and central obesity, and simple measures like waist size and blood pressure can help identify these risks early.
36 citations,
November 2009 in “European Radiology” The study found that women with PCOS have more and larger ovarian follicles and differences in ovarian structure, but these features alone can't always diagnose PCOS.
20 citations,
August 2016 in “International Journal of Cancer” Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
8 citations,
May 2021 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” Different levels of anti-Müllerian hormone can help diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome in women of different ages.
January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treating generalized granuloma annulare is difficult, with PUVA being the most effective option, but relapses are common.
38 citations,
January 2011 in “Endocrine Journal” Weight loss and metformin don't significantly change vaspin levels in women with PCOS.
31 citations,
January 2014 in “Clinical Endocrinology” The study suggests that being overweight or obese, not PCOS itself, is strongly linked to insulin resistance.
15 citations,
August 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Young men with early hair loss have slightly worse blood sugar and fat levels, suggesting possible health risks and need for monitoring.