26 citations
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November 2011 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” This review highlights that hyperandrogenism is a crucial factor for diagnosing PCOS during adolescence, while traditional criteria like polycystic ovarian morphology may be misleading.
18 citations
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April 2016 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This review discusses the diagnostic challenges of PCOS in adolescents, noting that the persistence of hyperandrogenism and oligomenorrhea is required for diagnosis, while genetic studies suggest involvement of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis.
12 citations
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December 2017 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that the prevalence of PCOS in Thai adolescents was 5.29%, with moderate acne identified as the strongest associated risk factor.
7 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the quality of life in Turkish women with hirsutism is significantly more affected when PCOS is present, but is not correlated with the hirsutism severity score.
2 citations
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May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine” This article provides an overview of ovulation disorders, discussing ovarian, hypothalamic, and endocrine defects but reports no new clinical findings.
December 2023 in “Research in pharmacy” This review underscores the importance of phytotherapeutic compounds and adjuncts in managing polycystic ovarian syndrome but does not present new clinical evidence.
March 2022 in “Pakistan BioMedical Journal” This study found that many adolescent girls in Pakistan were unaware of their PCOS symptoms, which are associated with a high prevalence and may be linked to dietary habits affecting menstrual cycles.
January 2021 in “Journal of Scientific Research of the Banaras Hindu University” In this study of young adults in Angamaly, only 5% were found to have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, with dietary choices playing an important role in symptom management.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.
May 2010 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” This article reviews the challenges and importance of diagnosing and managing PCOS, especially in adolescent girls, and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize early intervention.
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December 2003 in “Human Reproduction” This review discusses the evolution of diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome and emphasizes its association with various metabolic and cardiovascular risks, but it provides no new research findings.
62 citations
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April 2013 in “Steroids” This review discusses the age-related diagnostic challenges and comorbidities of polycystic ovarian syndrome and provides no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the role of obesity in insulin resistance among affected women.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Clinical Biochemistry” This paper discusses the link between polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and health issues like infertility and cardiovascular diseases, caused by both genetic and environmental factors, but reports no new clinical findings.
11 citations
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November 2009 in “Sports Medicine” This review explores whether oligomenorrhoea in exercising women is a mild subclinical phenotype of PCOS or part of a spectrum of energy deficiency-related menstrual disturbances, without new clinical results.
48 citations
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April 2015 in “PLOS ONE” In this study, hirsutism was found to have the most significant negative impact on health-related quality of life among Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
14 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This study found that irregular menstrual cycles in Brazilian adolescents were significantly associated with a higher occurrence of metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome indicators.
3 citations
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November 2022 in “International journal of environmental research and public health/International journal of environmental research and public health” This study observed that ethnic Indian women with PCOS often experience early symptom onset, delays in diagnosis, and report poor quality of life, highlighting the need for culturally tailored healthcare approaches.
January 2019 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology International Journal” This study found that acne prevalence varies among ethnic groups and is often linked to gynecological disorders in women, with hormonal changes as a common factor.
19 citations
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that the revised 43-item PCOSQ had better validity and reliability than the original version, although further studies are needed to assess its predictive efficacy.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “The Lancet” This study aims to compare the safety and effectiveness of bariatric surgery versus medical care on ovulation rates in women with PCOS and obesity, as current observational data suggests surgery may improve fertility prospects, but no randomized trial has yet confirmed this effect.
September 2025 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This study found that 10.3% of female high school students in Islamabad screened positive for PCOS, with associations including irregular menstrual cycles and higher BMI among those testing positive.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores the hormonal factors related to hidradenitis suppurativa, emphasizing insulin resistance and pro-inflammatory adipokines, but reports no new clinical findings and suggests further research is needed.
19 citations
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January 2013 in “Pediatrics in review” This review discusses the onset of menstruation and related challenges in young women, with a focus on primary amenorrhea, its diagnosis, and management strategies, and reports no new clinical findings.
September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.
January 2020 in “International journal of current research and review” This study found that high exposure to plastics was associated with increased chances of irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms similar to polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies” This study outlines a multidisciplinary approach to investigate primary amenorrhea, emphasizing the necessity to consider medical history, physical examination, and potential hormonal or anatomical causes, and recommends early referral in cases of chromosomal abnormalities or persistent amenorrhea following the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
April 2025 in “The American journal of patient health info.” This source highlights that women with PCOS often face hormonal imbalances leading to symptoms like irregular menstrual cycles and increased risks of conditions such as infertility and type 2 diabetes, while lifestyle changes remain crucial for managing PCOS.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “BMC endocrine disorders” This study found that curcumin lowered fasting blood sugar levels and improved menstruation characteristics in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, but it did not affect other metabolic, hormonal, or hirsutism indices.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “The Nurse Practitioner” This article discusses the systematic diagnostic evaluation of secondary amenorrhea and provides guidance for referral considerations; it reports no new research findings.
November 2025 in “BMC Endocrine Disorders” This study found that in PCOS patients, a lower TT/DHT ratio is associated with regular menstruation, while higher ratios are linked to insulin resistance, suggesting its potential as a biomarker for metabolic severity in these patients.