21 citations
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November 2017 in “Cochrane library” This study concluded that laparoscopic ovarian drilling does not clearly improve menstrual regularity or androgenic symptoms in PCOS compared to most medical treatments, but it may have fewer gastrointestinal side effects than metformin plus clomiphene.
This study found that nisoral treatment in patients with hyperandrogenism was associated with restored menstrual cycles and reduced pathological hair growth, along with decreased testosterone and increased estradiol and progesterone levels.
16 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of empirical legal studies” This study found that the elimination of the tampon tax in New Jersey was fully passed on to consumers, benefiting low-income consumers more than high-income consumers.
2 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Nepal Medical Association” This study observed that among Nepalese women with polycystic ovarian syndrome, menstrual irregularity was the most common symptom, and many had hormonal imbalances potentially increasing risks of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
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.
July 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome showed significant differences in clinical symptoms, hormone levels, and ovarian morphology compared to healthy controls, such as higher body mass index, menstrual irregularities, elevated luteinizing hormone, and polycystic ovarian morphology, suggesting these factors enhance diagnostic accuracy.
January 2024 in “Women's health science journal” This source provides a comprehensive overview of amenorrhea, detailing its classification, potential causes such as hormonal imbalances and structural abnormalities, and the various management strategies including hormone therapy and lifestyle modifications tailored to its underlying causes.
January 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study determined that serum AMH levels are higher in women with PCOS compared to controls and may serve as a diagnostic marker for ovarian dysfunction alone or with other tools.
883 citations
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August 2016 in “Nature Reviews Disease Primers” This review discusses the current understanding of polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on its epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, management, and future research directions, but reports no new clinical results.
343 citations
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December 2008 in “Endocrine Reviews” This review discusses the various evidence-based and potential applications of metformin in treating and preventing symptoms and complications associated with polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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July 2012 in “Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology” This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and treatment options for adolescent polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting ongoing debates and the need for further research, without presenting new clinical results.
19 citations
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March 2008 in “Nature clinical practice endocrinology & metabolism” A combined drug and laser treatment improved hirsutism in a PCOS patient, also enhancing her heart health and requiring regular liver and kidney checks.
7 citations
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August 2000 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” This review discusses perceptions and side effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and emphasizes the importance of educating teens to enhance compliance; it reports no new clinical findings.
249 citations
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November 2003 in “Clinical endocrinology” This review discusses the complex etiology of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), highlighting its association with insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism, but reports no clinical findings; the authors suggest further investigation of the pathophysiological mechanisms.
18 citations
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December 2014 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” This study suggests that weight loss can improve fertility outcomes in overweight and obese women with PCOS, and letrozole should be considered the new first-line treatment over clomiphene citrate for anovulatory infertility in this population.
4 citations
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology” This article discusses polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and its complex symptoms, highlighting treatment strategies focused on managing symptoms and reducing complications but reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” This case report describes a 15-year-old girl with severe hyperandrogenaemia linked to both an ovarian androgen-secreting tumor and HAIR-AN syndrome, highlighting the complexity of diagnosing polycystic ovarian syndrome.
June 2026 in “Quality in Sport” This narrative review found that combined oral contraceptives remain the primary treatment for hirsutism and acne in women with PCOS, but highlighted the need for further research to refine therapeutic options given the variable efficacy and emerging treatments like GLP-1 receptor agonists.
In this prospective observational study at a tertiary care center in Uttar Pradesh, researchers observed that comprehensive, individualized treatments significantly improved clinical outcomes for South Asian women with PCOS, including reductions in BMI and improvements in insulin sensitivity, ovulation, and pregnancy rates.
April 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” This review discusses the management of polycystic ovary syndrome and highlights the benefits of an integrative approach combining lifestyle, pharmacological, and herbal treatments, but reports no new research findings.
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.
December 2024 in “Research Journal for Social Affairs” This review discusses the etiology, diagnosis, and management of polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical findings.
February 2024 in “Biomedicines” This study found that NKB placental mRNA expression was higher in women with PCOS, particularly in pregnancies with female offspring, suggesting its involvement in PCOS-related placental dysfunction.
This review discusses the complexities of managing polycystic ovarian syndrome in females, examining its various phenotypes and treatment options, but it does not present new clinical findings.
September 2015 in “University of Southern Denmark Research Portal (University of Southern Denmark)” This guideline provides a concise evidence-based overview of various aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, including diagnosis and follow-up of secondary effects, but reports no new clinical results.
September 2002 in “Comprehensive Therapy” Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.
March 2018 in “Indian Journal of Mental Health(IJMH)” This study found that among Indian women with PCOS, coping skills did not significantly impact psychiatric morbidity, quality of life, or body-mass index.
48 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health” This review discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and current treatment recommendations for polycystic ovary syndrome, noting that many women may remain undiagnosed and at risk for complications.
11 citations
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July 2003 in “The Nurse practitioner” This article reviews diagnostic and management strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome in primary care and reports no new clinical results; it also discusses when specialist referral is appropriate.
4 citations
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July 2019 in “Children (Basel)” This review discusses recent findings on pathogenic mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options for PCOS but reports no new clinical results.