3 citations,
January 2019 in “Jikken doubutsu ihou/Jikken doubutsu/Experimental animals/Jikken Dobutsu” Pigs without the Hairless gene showed skin and thymus changes, useful for studying human hair disorders.
27 citations,
March 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility” Women with PCOS who had antiandrogenic treatment before pregnancy had fewer complications than those without treatment.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “PubMed” Women with PCOS have a similar chance of getting pregnant using assisted reproductive treatment as those without PCOS.
August 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” High levels of fatty acids are linked to increased androgen production and inflammation in women with PCOS, which may affect IVF outcomes.
2 citations,
November 2017 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” The enzyme myo-inositol oxygenase is not linked to the cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
28 citations,
September 2017 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have higher levels of AMH in their blood and follicles, and this can help predict their risk of overreaction to fertility treatments.
6 citations,
June 2012 in “PloS one” A new mRNA variant of the SCF gene in sheep skin produces a shorter, different protein.
19 citations,
June 2020 in “Animals” Poor maternal nutrition can lead to fewer wool follicles in Chinese Merino sheep.
18 citations,
December 2014 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” Losing 5-10% body weight can improve PCOS symptoms, letrozole is better than clomiphene for fertility, and managing weight and blood sugar is important to reduce pregnancy complications.
40 citations,
December 2016 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Rutin may help treat symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in rats.
1 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” The study found no significant link between Helicobacter pylori infection and polycystic ovary syndrome in young females.
28 citations,
August 2014 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics” The VEGF +405G allele may increase the risk of PCOS in South Indian women.
18 citations,
June 2009 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.
13 citations,
March 2014 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Oral isotretinoin for severe acne can change hormone levels but does not significantly affect ovarian function.
September 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Not having enough or having too much of the protein Grainyhead-like 3 leads to various developmental problems.
71 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Proteome Research” Women with PCOS have different levels of certain fats and proteins in their blood, which could help diagnose the condition.
August 2013 in “Fertility and Sterility” Hair loss is common in women with PCOS and is linked to symptoms like acne and excess hair but not to worse metabolic health.
369 citations,
June 2013 in “Biochimie” Myo-inositol supplements may improve insulin sensitivity and help with conditions like PCOS and gestational diabetes, but more research is needed.
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.
20 citations,
April 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” Finasteride causes lasting fertility decrease in rats.
1 citations,
October 2015 in “Journal of endocrinology and diabetes” Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and its causes can lead to effective treatments.
14 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism” Women with congenital adrenal hyperplasia have lower fertility, but with proper treatment, they can conceive successfully.
19 citations,
October 2012 in “Frontiers of Hormone Research” Lifestyle changes are the first step in treating infertility in PCOS, followed by medications like clomiphene and metformin, and then surgery if needed.
May 2015 in “Evidence Based Women Health Journal (Online)” Inositol was more effective than metformin in improving menstrual cycles and pregnancy rates in PCOS patients.
26 citations,
May 2012 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” NcoA4 may have roles beyond helping control gene activity, possibly affecting cell behavior and stability.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Nature communications” Hdac1 and Hdac2 help maintain and protect the cells that control hair growth.
13 citations,
October 2011 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” Women with PCOS-related infertility can often conceive with treatments like clomiphene and metformin, but managing pregnancy complications is important.
34 citations,
January 2011 in “Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology” New treatments for PCOS show promise, but no current medication treats all aspects of the condition.
21 citations,
February 2016 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” The conclusion suggests that PCOS may persist due to genetic traits that, while harmful for female fertility, could have provided survival and reproductive benefits to males.
October 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Women with PCOS face many health risks, but exercise, a healthy diet, and weight management can help.