January 2009 in “UWA Profiles and Research Repository (University of Western Australia)” This study found that the metabolic syndrome is significantly more prevalent in women with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to controls, highlighting an association between PCOS and increased cardiometabolic risk.
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June 2017 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This review discusses the historical understanding and evolving diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome without presenting new clinical findings, highlighting the multifactorial nature and associated risks of the condition.
December 2024 in “The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics” This study found that levels of gamma-glutamyl cysteine synthetase (ꝩ-GCS) were significantly higher in PCOS patients, suggesting a key role of glutathione metabolism in the disease's progression.
February 2024 in “Journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences” This paper reviews Ayurvedic concepts related to PCOS and compares them with PCOS symptoms, without presenting new clinical findings.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Reproductive Health” This narrative review reported that a variety of lifestyle-based interventions, such as specific dietary changes and physical activity, along with adjunctive therapies, have potential benefits in managing metabolic and hormonal outcomes in women with PCOS, although the variable study quality suggests further research is needed.
January 2022 in “World journal of pharmaceutical sciences” In this study, irregular menstruation was observed as the most common clinical manifestation of polycystic ovarian disorder in the subjects, followed by dermatologic symptoms like hirsutism and acne.
In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome showed higher scores in character strengths like hope and judgement compared to those without PCOS.
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October 2017 in “Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This study found that the prevalence of PCOS among Australian women aged 16-29 was 12% using NIH criteria, with fertility concerns being the most distressing aspect for those diagnosed.
This study discusses the potential of phytochemicals, such as isoflavones and polyphenols, to manage PCOS symptoms by improving insulin resistance, regulating hormones, and reducing cyst size, highlighting their promise as alternative treatments given the limitations of current pharmacological options.
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June 2015 in “EMBO Reports” This article discusses how DNA-based phenotyping is used by police to create visual profiles of suspects from crime scene samples, but reports no new research findings.
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October 2024 in “Pharmacy & Pharmacology International Journal” This article discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments of polycystic ovarian syndrome and polycystic ovarian disease and reports no new clinical findings.
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June 2009 in “The Nurse practitioner” This article highlights that many women with PCOS are unaware of their condition and its increased risks for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and it offers no new clinical findings.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that high exposure to air pollutants like SO2, NO, NO2, NOx, and PM2.5 was linked to a significantly increased risk of developing PCOS in women.
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April 2016 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This review discusses the diagnostic challenges of PCOS in adolescents, noting that the persistence of hyperandrogenism and oligomenorrhea is required for diagnosis, while genetic studies suggest involvement of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis.
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September 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that using XGBoost with clinical and ultrasound features may provide a highly accurate, non-invasive method for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome, although further validation is needed to ensure robustness.
August 2025 in “Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde” This paper reviews the new German and international guidelines for diagnosing and managing PCOS in adolescents, emphasizing a provisional diagnosis for those with partial criteria and recommending revisiting this diagnosis three and eight years after menarche.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review provides an educational resource on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, detailing its pathophysiology and complications, and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2017 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome in South India had higher body mass index, waist/hip ratio, and elevated levels of several hormones compared to controls, and waist/hip ratio may be a better risk indicator than body mass index.
January 2021 in “Scholars journal of medical case reports” This case report details a 34-year-old woman's experience with infertility linked to PCOS, where surgical intervention and medication led to eventual pregnancy with complications.
March 2024 in “LGU journal of life sciences” In this study of women diagnosed with PCOS, a correlation was found between the severity of physical symptoms and poor dietary habits, suggesting diet plays a role in managing the condition.
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March 2006 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This review discusses the hypothesis that polycystic ovary syndrome may originate in fetal life due to prenatal androgen exposure, but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study analyzed patients with X-linked dominant chondrodysplasia punctata and identified novel mutations in the emopamil-binding protein gene, highlighting the need for genetic testing alongside biochemical analysis for accurate diagnosis.
December 2001 in “Fertility and Sterility” The book provides a clear overview of PCOD and is recommended for medical trainees and clinicians, but may lack depth for advanced researchers.
November 2023 in “Curēus” This study, conducted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, found that women with PCOS who consumed diets high in carbohydrates, fats, and refined sugars had a significant prevalence of obesity and struggled with weight loss, with fast food consumption notably associated with facial acne.
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April 2010 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review examines the relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and cardiovascular disease risk, but reports no new clinical findings; the panel calls for guidelines to prevent CVD in this population.
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Infertility & Fetal Medicine” This study found that women with PCOS who are obese had an altered lipid profile and increased waist-hip ratio compared to lean counterparts, without differences in endocrine parameters.
December 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers using the Flo app data found that bloating was the most frequently reported symptom and main predictor of PCOS among women from various countries.
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January 2004 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing its broad range of manifestations and associations with risks like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular events, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case presentation highlights a 26-year-old woman with PCOS, metabolic syndrome, and prediabetes, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and multidisciplinary management to prevent long-term metabolic complications.
March 2013 in “Endocrine Abstracts” Ethnicity affects how polycystic ovary syndrome shows up in women, with white women having higher metabolic risks but less diabetes, and South Asian women showing more androgenic symptoms and being younger at presentation.