16 citations
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November 1998 in “Fertility and sterility” This article discusses the fragmented approach to PCOS treatment, highlighting the recent recognition that insulin resistance is a common, intrinsic feature in most women with PCOS.
767 citations
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September 2016 in “Human Reproduction” This review analyzes the reported prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) based on different diagnostic criteria but does not provide new clinical results.
January 2025 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This article discusses the complex aetiology, diagnostic criteria, and challenges in diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome, but does not report new clinical findings.
59 citations
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August 2007 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This review discusses the diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new results; the authors propose more robust criteria to address diagnostic variability and measurement uncertainty.
July 2025 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceuticals and Health Sciences” This study developed a polyherbal chocolate formulation aimed at managing PCOS and hormonal balance, finding that formulation F2 showed excellent organoleptic properties and stability, with future in vivo studies being suggested.
This study found a higher prevalence of PCOS among young women, with significant associations to factors like diabetes, non-vegetarian diet, and family history.
In this prospective observational study at a tertiary care center in Uttar Pradesh, researchers observed that comprehensive, individualized treatments significantly improved clinical outcomes for South Asian women with PCOS, including reductions in BMI and improvements in insulin sensitivity, ovulation, and pregnancy rates.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Nutrients” This review discusses the impact of lifestyle interventions, including diet and probiotics, on weight and metabolic health in women with PCOS, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Gynaecology Sciences” This review discusses the proposal to rename Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as PolyMetabolic Ovarian Syndrome and reports no new clinical results, highlighting diagnostic misconceptions and the importance of personalized management.
40 citations
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January 2010 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” This article discusses diagnostic guidelines for PCOS, emphasizing the use of the Rotterdam criteria and recommending clomiphene citrate as the first-line treatment for ovulation induction; it reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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December 2016 in “PubMed” This study found that PCOS patients with menstrual disorders exhibited hormonal changes and higher fasting glucose levels, despite no significant differences in insulin resistance markers.
January 2021 in “Journal of Scientific Research of the Banaras Hindu University” In this study of young adults in Angamaly, only 5% were found to have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, with dietary choices playing an important role in symptom management.
August 2020 in “Journal of Womens Health, Issues and Care” This review summarizes existing medications for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, highlighting herbal treatments, but does not report new clinical results.
October 1993 in “The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology”
131 citations
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August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This article reviews the complex pathophysiology of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting how genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors contribute to its diverse symptoms, and reports no new results.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Vide Leaf, Hyderabad eBooks” In this study, the researchers reported that granulosa cells from women with PCOS had reduced DNA methylation, particularly in first introns, affecting genes involved in insulin resistance, fat cell differentiation, and steroid metabolism.
9 citations
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August 2013 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This study found that the hospital-based prevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome among Omani women of reproductive age was 2.8%, similar to rates reported in other countries.
2 citations
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December 2016 in “Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology” This study found that women with PCOS and factors like primary infertility, familial history of type 2 diabetes, and specific lipid profiles tend to have less favorable fertility treatment outcomes.
April 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study found a correlation between polycystic ovarian disease and infertility among women, with 72% of participants experiencing difficulty conceiving.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Chemical Biological and Physical Sciences” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have higher rates of infertility, shorter reproductive spans, and poorer fertility outcomes compared to healthy controls.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences” This study found that women aged 21-26 with PCOS showed significant differences in biochemical and hormonal profiles, such as blood sugar and hormone levels, compared to healthy individuals, suggesting an increased incidence of PCOS in this age group.
May 2010 in “Current Women's Health Reviews” This article reviews the challenges and importance of diagnosing and managing PCOS, especially in adolescent girls, and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize early intervention.
April 2025 in “Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine” In this study, the analysis of PCOS subreddit data revealed that lifestyle changes and supplements were perceived positively for managing PCOS symptoms, while contraceptives were often linked with negative experiences, except when they included anti-androgenic progestins.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “World Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical and Medical Research” This review discusses the causes, symptoms, and management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) without presenting new clinical results.
4 citations
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August 2018 in “Clinical Endocrinology” This study found that among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, insulin resistance was more strongly associated with cardio-metabolic abnormalities than β-cell dysfunction, and they showed different correlations with obesity.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “Genes” This study found a significant association between gut microbiome composition and PCOS in Indian women, relating specific bacterial genera to reproductive health and metabolic indicators.
5 citations
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India”
9 citations
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that DNA methylation changes in granulosa cells from PCOS patients affect gene expression related to insulin resistance, fat cell differentiation, and steroid metabolism, suggesting an epigenetic contribution to PCOS pathogenesis.
December 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This review discusses immunological abnormalities in PCOS, focusing on inflammation and autoantibody production, and reports no new results; it suggests exploring new therapeutic drug targets.
January 2012 in “The Journal of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences” This study examined the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome phenotypes among adolescent females in Shiraz, finding a notable presence of different symptoms and emphasizing the need for early detection.