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PCOS is common among Chinese women of reproductive age and linked to serious metabolic and reproductive issues, especially in obese women.

Women with PCOS often have more belly fat and higher insulin levels, but belly fat isn't the only cause of their insulin resistance.

PCOS is a complex disorder in women that can lead to various health risks and requires personalized treatment.

Exposure to too much androgen before birth might cause polycystic ovary syndrome later in life.

Insulin resistance is a key factor in polycystic ovary syndrome, but genetics may also contribute.

PCOS is caused by both genetics and environmental factors like diet and obesity.

Adding anti-Müllerian hormone to PCOS criteria lowers the number of women diagnosed.

About 7% to 15% of Iranian women have polycystic ovary syndrome, depending on the criteria used to diagnose it.

Metformin helps manage polycystic ovary syndrome by improving insulin resistance and ovulation, but more research is needed on its full effects.

Lifestyle changes can improve body composition, excess male hormone levels, and insulin resistance in women with PCOS.

High levels of male hormones, insulin resistance, and obesity are closely linked and worsen polycystic ovary syndrome, but more research is needed to improve treatments.

Metformin is effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with PCOS and may work better than the standard treatment in some ways.

Lower doses of treatments for hirsutism and acne in PCOS are effective and cause fewer side effects.

Women with PCOS have lower quality of life, especially in mental health and energy, and managing weight can help improve it.

High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.

Women with PCOS have a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems, especially when they get older.

Women with PCOS have overall higher body fat, not abnormal fat placement, and more insulin resistance.

Different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have varying severity, with Type I being the most severe and common.

New treatments for PCOS show promise, including both medication and non-medication options.

Most women with hirsutism or androgenic alopecia had polycystic ovaries, especially if they had irregular periods.

Obesity worsens PCOS symptoms, and PCOS may lead to more weight gain; managing both requires a holistic approach that includes mental health.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.

Many women in southern China have polycystic ovary syndrome, with some symptoms differing from Western women.

A simple screening method found that 6.3% of women in a semiurban area in Sri Lanka have polycystic ovary syndrome, with most showing menstrual irregularities.

Women with PCOS and higher androgen levels are more likely to have fatty liver disease.

Most women with PCOS have high levels of male hormones, and free testosterone is the best marker for this.

Combining liraglutide and metformin helps obese women with PCOS who didn't lose weight on metformin alone to lose more weight.

Women with PCOS are more than twice as likely to develop nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

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.

Treating sleep apnea in young obese women with PCOS can improve heart health and insulin sensitivity.