27 citations,
January 2018 in “Curēus” Subcutaneous contraceptives can cause side effects like menstrual changes, headaches, weight gain, and pain at the implant site.
3 citations,
December 2011 in “Journal of Gynecologic Surgery” Three to five ovarian punctures are best for improving fertility in women with PCOS without harming the ovaries.
December 2019 in “Orvostudományi Értesítö” Lifestyle changes, medications, and fertility treatments can improve PCOS symptoms and prevent complications.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that managing PCOS involves lifestyle changes, medication, and monitoring for associated health risks.
23 citations,
June 1997 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Most women with too much androgens have PCOS, which can be managed with birth control pills, medication for hair growth, and fertility treatments, and losing weight helps too.
3 citations,
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture may improve Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome symptoms and reduce costs, but more research is needed.
2 citations,
November 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hormones control reproduction and are crucial for body balance.
February 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.
78 citations,
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth but stops working when discontinued.
June 2020 in “Journal of genetic medicine” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the document is not accessible or understandable.
2 citations,
February 2023 in “BMC endocrine disorders” Curcumin improved some metabolic factors in women with PCOS but did not affect cholesterol, insulin, or testosterone levels.
11 citations,
February 2008 in “British journal of nursing” Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
81 citations,
March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Effective hair loss treatment in women requires correct diagnosis and can include medications like minoxidil, antiandrogens, and treatments for underlying conditions like PCOS.
May 2024 in “Internattional journal of current innovation in advance research” Lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, exercise, and proper sleep can help manage PCOD.
1 citations,
August 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
19 citations,
January 2017 in “Hormone Molecular Biology and Clinical Investigation” High levels of male hormones are very common in women with PCOS and affect their metabolism differently depending on their weight.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of rare disease research & treatment” Obesity is common in PCOS patients and early treatment is important for their heart and metabolic health.
Hirsutism is excessive male-pattern hair growth in women, often treated cosmetically or with hormone therapy if contraception is also desired.
21 citations,
June 2016 in “Reproductive Sciences” Women with PCOS, especially those overweight, have higher levels of IL-18 in their endometrium, which may affect fertility.
11 citations,
July 2016 in “Endocrinology” Higher Lnk protein levels in ovaries may lead to insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
10 citations,
September 2015 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Both treatments reduced excessive hair growth in PCOS, but there was no difference in weight, hair score, hormone levels, or insulin resistance.
60 citations,
May 2011 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is linked to higher risk of hypertension and heart disease.
August 2015 in “Evidence Based Women Health Journal (Online)” Inositol was more effective than Metformin in treating symptoms of PCOS in women.
June 2022 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Acupressure improves quality of life in PCOS patients.
10 citations,
March 2016 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India” The article suggests renaming Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to "Hyperandrogenic Persistent Ovulatory Dysfunction Syndrome" (HA-PODS) for accuracy and consistency, but no final decision was made.
28 citations,
May 2018 in “Scientific reports” Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and hormone regulation in PCOS rats.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Effective PCOS treatments require targeting specific signaling pathways.
May 2022 in “Maǧallaẗ Buḥūṯ Al-Tarbiyyaẗ Al-Nawʿiyyaẗ (Print)” Eating a high inositol diet significantly improves insulin resistance and hormone levels in women with PCOS.
7 citations,
August 2021 in “International journal of adolescent medicine and health” Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome often experience depression and anxiety.
18 citations,
March 2015 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” The research suggests that the ZP4 gene is linked to egg development in women with PCOS but requires more study to understand its role in infertility.