April 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the various phenotypes and systemic manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome, including metabolic, reproductive, and psychological aspects, but reports no new clinical results.
This review discusses polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on its primary features of ovulatory dysfunction and hyperandrogenism, and reports no new findings.
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.
10 citations
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June 2006 in “Fertility and Sterility” This article discusses the diverse symptoms and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing diligent management of its metabolic component, but reports no new findings.
8 citations
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January 2025 in “Cureus” In this review, the authors examined the diagnosis and management of reproductive endocrine disorders, such as infertility, PCOS, and endometriosis, emphasizing individualized treatment plans that include medical, surgical, and lifestyle approaches to enhance fertility and quality of life for affected women.
8 citations
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September 2005 in “Practical diabetes” This article discusses management strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the role of insulin resistance and the importance of addressing associated cardiovascular risk factors; it reports no new clinical results.
June 2023 in “Journal of multidisciplinary sciences” This review examines the potential link between polycystic ovary syndrome and reproductive cancers, highlighting possible underlying causes as well as the ongoing debate over the cancer risk in these patients.
November 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the complications and health risks associated with polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new clinical findings.
87 citations
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July 2018 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome focusing on metabolic subtypes and reports no clinical results.
45 citations
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November 2021 in “Fertility and Sterility” The conclusion is that women under 35 should start fertility checks after 12 months of trying to conceive, women over 35 after 6 months, and women over 40 should start immediately. The checks should include ovulation status, reproductive tract structure, and male partner's semen evaluation.
43 citations
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October 2019 in “Pediatric Research” This review discusses the International Evidence-Based PCOS Guidelines, which aim to improve diagnosis and management of PCOS and its associated comorbidities, noting the importance of early intervention and healthy lifestyle changes; it reports no new results.
6 citations
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August 2023 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review details the 2023 International Guideline update for assessing and managing polycystic ovary syndrome, which provides evidence-based recommendations to improve care and patient outcomes but notes the remaining low to moderate quality of evidence.
This article discusses the challenges of diagnosing and managing polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new research findings, emphasizing the need for improved diagnostic criteria and lifestyle intervention to prevent complications.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This review highlights the role of disrupted glycolysis in exacerbating reproductive and metabolic abnormalities in PCOS and suggests that agents like metformin and resveratrol may help restore glycolytic balance and improve ovarian function.
January 2023 in “International journal of medical science and health research” This study found that anovulatory PCOS patients were younger, had longer menstrual cycles, and higher systolic blood pressures compared to ovulatory patients.
44 citations
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May 2012 in “Endocrinology” This review discusses the etiology of polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the role of genetic and environmental factors, and reports no new experimental findings.
June 2024 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” In this study, researchers found that women with PCOS and thyroid dysfunction had significantly altered T3 and T4 hormone levels and more frequent symptoms like weight gain and irregular menstrual cycles, suggesting the importance of thyroid screenings for personalized treatment strategies.
1 citations
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July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Testosterone therapy can improve sexual function in women but long-term safety is unclear.
April 2026 in “JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics” This review highlights that effective management of PCOS-related dermatological issues, such as hirsutism and acne, requires a multidisciplinary approach involving hormonal therapies, metabolic interventions, and lifestyle changes.
3 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of psychosexual health” This review discusses the psychiatric and sexual comorbidities of PCOS, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach to manage sexual dysfunction due to high prevalence rates found in recent studies.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery” This review discusses the impact of hormones on female sexual function and dysfunction, highlighting the complexity and gaps in basic research, and reports no new clinical findings.
52 citations
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June 2013 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study defined menstrual phase-specific reference intervals for circulating androgen levels in young women, highlighting that anovulatory females showed higher androgen, LH, and FSH levels compared to ovulatory females.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” This article lacks an abstract and reports no new findings.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “Reproductive Sciences” In this study focused on reproductive-aged women assessed for polycystic ovary syndrome under NIH 1990 criteria, only 15.4% with menstrual dysfunction required androgen measurements, and just one-quarter of these showed elevated androgen levels.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.
989 citations
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August 2007 in “The Lancet” This article reviews the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and possible genetic and environmental influences of polycystic ovary syndrome but provides no new research findings.
947 citations
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February 2004 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” In this study, polycystic ovary syndrome was the most prevalent cause of androgen excess, and suppressive hormonal therapy improved hirsutism, menstrual dysfunction, and acne in most patients, though side effects were common.
414 citations
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August 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study estimates the total cost of evaluating and treating polycystic ovary syndrome in reproductive-aged women in the United States to be $4.36 billion, suggesting more liberal screening could be beneficial.
85 citations
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June 2008 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This article proposes a hypothesis that hyperandrogenemia is the final common pathway for developing adolescent PCOS and emphasizes the importance of reducing androgen levels to mitigate risks of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and infertility in adulthood.