7 citations
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February 2016 in “TANG [HUMANITAS MEDICINE]” This study reports that the homeopathic drugs Lycopodium clavatum and Calcarea carbonica showed significant ameliorative effects on polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms, with some differences in individual symptom response.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report describes marked improvement in symptoms for a 24-year-old woman with PCOS following individualized homeopathic treatment, which reportedly included a reduction in irregular menstruation, vaginal discomfort, and weight gain.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “African Health Sciences” In this study, FLI was significantly higher in women with PCOS and NAFLD compared to those without NAFLD, and an FLI < 30 could not effectively rule out NAFLD in lean PCOS patients.
12 citations
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April 2016 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that the Chinese version of the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Quality of Life Questionnaire (Chi-PCOSQ) is sensitive to clinical changes and effectively assesses health-related quality of life in Chinese women with PCOS.
January 2010 in “CNR Solar (Scientific Open-access Literature Archive and Repository) (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche)” This study found that combining metformin and clomifene citrate improved pregnancy outcomes and reduced miscarriage rates in women with PCOS and infertility undergoing intrauterine insemination.
This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and management challenges for polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no clinical results, highlighting complications associated with pregnancy in women with the condition.
18 citations
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December 2014 in “Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America” This study suggests that weight loss can improve fertility outcomes in overweight and obese women with PCOS, and letrozole should be considered the new first-line treatment over clomiphene citrate for anovulatory infertility in this population.
3 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CCCA may be a fibroproliferative disorder, and anti-fibrotic therapies could help.
May 2025 in “Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research” This study analyzed the relationship between clinical and anthropometric factors with the free androgen index to better evaluate polycystic ovarian syndrome, but results are not reported in the abstract.
27 citations
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September 1992 in “The Lancet” ICL is a condition with low CD4+ T cells like AIDS but not caused by HIV, and normal CD4+ T cell counts may vary between men and women.
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses the definition of polycystic ovary syndrome proposed by the AE-PCOS Society Task Force, emphasizing hyperandrogenism, ovarian dysfunction, and excluding related disorders, while noting potential variations needing more research.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “PubMed” This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness and safety of various treatments for polycystic ovary syndrome including finasteride, flutamide, and metformin, but does not provide specific new results.
22 citations
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January 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews insights into the pathogenesis of primary cicatricial alopecias, such as lichen planopilaris, provided by emerging technologies, but it does not report new clinical results.
6 citations
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October 2014 in “Endokrynologia Polska” This study found that hirsutism is more prevalent in Chinese women with PCOS compared to the general population, and the Ferriman-Gallwey score is a good predictor for diagnosing PCOS in this group.
11 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of Hepatology” This study found a high prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, with 41% of the participants affected.
December 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review analyzes the mnemonic MY PCOS, exploring diagnosis and treatment strategies for the metabolic, cosmetic, and reproductive complications of polycystic ovary syndrome, without reporting new clinical findings.
254 citations
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March 2023 in “Diagnostics” This manuscript reviews current diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis in both clinical and research settings, but it does not provide new clinical findings.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This report provides an overview of polycystic ovarian disease, discussing its causes, symptoms, and management strategies, but presents no new clinical findings.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This case report highlights that CCCA can present with multifocal patchy hair loss in younger men of African descent, suggesting the need for careful evaluation when diagnosing atypical alopecia patterns.
December 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” This study observed that FOXA1 and CCL2 gene expression levels were significantly elevated in women with different PCOS phenotypes compared to healthy controls, indicating phenotype-specific molecular variations which could inform personalized treatment strategies for infertility in PCOS.
20 citations
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September 2023 in “Nutrients” In this study, a very-low-calorie diet led to greater weight loss and improvements in hyperandrogenaemia and metabolic markers in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to a moderate energy deficit approach over eight weeks.
26 citations
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August 2008 in “Clinical endocrinology” This paper summarizes proceedings from a PCOS Special Interest Group, reporting recent advances in the understanding of PCOS follicular abnormalities, associated cardiovascular risks, and dermatological issues, but does not present new clinical findings.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity” This review discusses the diagnosis, management, and clinical challenges of female pattern hair loss in PCOS patients but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research and multidisciplinary care.
27 citations
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January 2016 in “Quality of Life Research” This study developed and validated a 50-item questionnaire, the PCOSQ-50, to effectively assess the quality of life in Iranian women with polycystic ovary syndrome, addressing aspects often missed by previous questionnaires.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This report reviews the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment options for Polycystic Ovarian Disease, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and individualized management, but it does not provide new research findings.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that Black women with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia had a higher prevalence of uterine leiomyomas compared to those with lichen planopilaris, suggesting a potential association between the conditions.
February 2026 in “World Academy of Sciences Journal” This case report describes a rare occurrence of primary cutaneous diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified (PCDLBCL-NOS) on the scalp of a 45-year-old female, highlighting its unusual presentation and the initial treatment response but also noting severe subsequent complications.
November 2021 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This case report suggests that platelet-rich plasma and hair transplantation may trigger or worsen the progression of cutaneous pseudolymphoma to lymphoma, particularly in patients with a family history.
13 citations
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October 2011 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” This review covers the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome and the management of related infertility, describing evaluation and initial treatment steps, without presenting new clinical results.
39 citations
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January 2012 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” In this study, the prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among women seeking primary healthcare in Salvador, Brazil, was found to be 8.5% using the Rotterdam criteria.