121 citations
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April 2008 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” In this study, the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in southern China was found to be 2.2%, with affected women showing distinct metabolic and hormonal characteristics compared to others.
16 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that acne was the most common dermatological manifestation in Korean women with polycystic ovary syndrome, particularly those with a specific combination of symptoms, showing distinct variations in serum hormonal and metabolic parameters.
April 2026 in “Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine” This study found that female university students in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka have a low awareness of PCOS, with better knowledge scores among those trained by healthcare professionals and those in medical fields.
December 2020 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” In this study, researchers observed that acne and hirsutism were the most common cutaneous manifestations in Indian women with PCOS, but these did not correlate with the number of ovarian follicles.
9 citations
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July 2009 in “Journal Of Endocrinology, Metabolism And Diabetes Of South Africa” The document concludes that managing PCOS involves treating symptoms and reducing long-term metabolic risks, with lifestyle changes being important.
15 citations
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November 2020 in “Development” This study found that the ocular surface epithelium in mice contains distinct stem cell populations with unique cell division dynamics that change behaviorally in response to different levels of injury.
This study protocol aims to explore the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among female pediatric patients with spina bifida, focusing on metabolic and phenotypic differences, but reports no new results yet.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry” This study found that precision 40Hz gamma-transcranial alternating current stimulation significantly improved negative and cognitive symptoms in patients with schizophrenia compared to a sham group, suggesting promising potential for this neuromodulation technique in treating these symptoms.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case study reported that even with improved adrenal androgens and testosterone levels, treating women with AH-PCOS with glucocorticoids did not significantly improve ovulatory function or hirsutism.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “cIRcle (University of British Columbia)” This research observed that women with PCOS may improve insulin resistance and reduce hyperandrogenism by increasing fiber and magnesium intake, and face higher anxiety symptoms potentially linked to societal appearance expectations.
9 citations
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November 2015 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that among different subtypes of PCOS based on Rotterdam criteria, group A showed higher androgen levels and hirsutism, while all subtypes had increased LH and LH/FSH compared to controls.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This study found that women with PCOS had significantly higher levels of several autoantibodies compared to healthy controls, suggesting a potential autoimmune component to PCOS that might aid in better disease characterization and personalized management.
3 citations
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June 2019 in “Clinical nursing studies” In this study, the researchers reported that polycystic ovary syndrome negatively impacts the quality of life for women due to associated phenotypic characteristics like obesity and hirsutism.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Intestinal Research” This article reports on a patient case of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, detailing symptoms and diagnostic findings, and reviews the syndrome's characteristics without presenting new clinical data.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Medical and Exercise Science” This study found that a structured exercise program combining aerobic and resistance exercises significantly improved physical and emotional well-being in young women with PCOS.
1 citations
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January 2019 In this study, females with PCOS experienced greater depressive symptoms and cognitive impairment linked to high testosterone levels, but anti-androgen treatment significantly improved mood and cognitive function.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” In this study, researchers examined the relationship between stress resistance and coping strategies in 87 operational law enforcement officers, finding a positive correlation with "Active coping" and negative correlations with strategies like "Mental withdrawal" and "Denial," which may inform programs to enhance stress resistance.
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.
4 citations
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September 2013 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome show varying levels of insulin resistance, with the 'PHO' type being the most insulin resistant.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “International journal of women's health and reproduction sciences” This report discusses electroacupuncture as a complementary treatment for PCOS and suggests it may improve symptoms by enhancing ovulation and reducing testosterone and LH levels, but does not present new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Human Reproduction Open”
March 2021 in “The British Journal of Psychiatry” The abstract for this research is not provided, so results or conclusions from this study are not available.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal” This article discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments of polycystic ovarian syndrome and polycystic ovarian disease and reports no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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August 2017 in “European journal of endocrinology” This study suggests that mutations in exon 10 of the POC1A gene may be linked to a distinct clinical condition characterized by extreme insulin resistance and short stature, differing from SOFT syndrome.
9 citations
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December 2013 in “International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics” This brief communication does not contain an abstract and reports no new research findings on the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in fertile and infertile women in Minia Governorate, Egypt.
March 2024 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This study suggests that potent topical corticosteroid occlusion may be a safe and effective treatment option for pediatric patients with severe alopecia areata, although further research is needed on its long-term safety and recurrence.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Cureus” This review discusses confluent and reticulated papillomatosis in polycystic ovarian syndrome patients, noting successful treatment with azithromycin in one case, and suggests potential association with acanthosis nigricans; it reports no new results.
3 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research” In this study, acne was the most common skin manifestation among women with PCOS, significantly correlated with elevated LH levels and the LH:FSH ratio.
December 2016 in “The European health psychologist” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome often experience isolation, helplessness, resilience, and grief, suggesting a need for better support during diagnosis and treatment to improve wellbeing.
May 2015 in “European Journal of Paediatric Neurology” This study describes three additional cases of encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis, emphasizing the importance of examining patients with ocular and ipsilateral skin lesions for this rare neurocutaneous disorder.