2 citations
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December 2021 in “Cureus” This study found that cutaneous manifestations are prevalent in PCOS patients, with 68% experiencing symptoms like hirsutism and acne, highlighting the need for better awareness across medical specialties.
1 citations
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May 2009 in “Wiley-Blackwell eBooks” Early treatment of PCOS in teens is crucial to prevent long-term health issues like diabetes and heart disease.
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.
This article discusses the challenges in diagnosing and treating polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents, emphasizing the importance of lifestyle changes and a systematic therapeutic approach but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Reproduction” This review discusses the role of microglia in mediating prenatal androgen effects on the female brain, potentially contributing to PCOS development and neuroendocrine dysfunctions, but reports no new results.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that in overweight or obese women with PCOS, certain baseline subcutaneous adipose tissue genes significantly predicted weight loss response to a 4-month behavioral lifestyle intervention, with the gene GSTM5 as the strongest predictor.
30 citations
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January 2015 in “BioMed Research International” Continuous light exposure in rats leads to PCOS-like symptoms and suggests sleep habits might affect the disorder's development.
December 2006 in “8th European Congress of Endocrinology incorporating the British Endocrine Societies” Men with early hair loss and hormonal changes like PCOS could be the male equivalent of PCOS, not linked to metabolic syndrome.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This study indicated that prediabetes may make ovaries more susceptible to PCOS-like changes, with mild hyperglycemia potentially having harmful effects on ovarian health.
514 citations
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February 2011 in “International journal of women's health” This review discusses treatments for various symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, including lifestyle changes, medical, and surgical interventions, but does not present new clinical results.
96 citations
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February 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This review discusses the high prevalence of androgen excess and PCOS in women with type 1 diabetes but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the underdiagnosis of hyperandrogenism in these patients.
24 citations
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April 2008 in “Fertility and sterility” In this study, pioglitazone treatment in insulin-resistant PCOS patients decreased relative 5alpha-reductase activity without significantly affecting cortisol levels or urinary cortisol excretion.
18 citations
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September 2018 in “Experimental physiology” This study observed that electro-acupuncture reduced global DNA methylation and DNMT3b expression in a PCOS-like rat model, suggesting a role of hypothalamic DNA methylation in PCOS development and treatment.
14 citations
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September 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” This review discusses potential treatments for androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new findings, emphasizing the importance of individualized antiandrogenic management to minimize side effects.
March 2026 in “Anti-Aging Eastern Europe” This review examines current evidence on personalized management strategies for PCOS, but does not present new clinical results; the authors advocate for treatments tailored to predominant symptoms and individual health profiles.
November 2025 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter reviews the complex relationship between PCOS and sexual dysfunction, highlighting its fundamental role as a biopsychosocial manifestation rather than a secondary complication, and calls for comprehensive, patient-centered care; it reports no new clinical results.
39 citations
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January 2004 in “Physiological Research” In this study, researchers reported that about one-third of men with premature alopecia displayed hormonal shifts and higher insulin resistance, resembling the prevalence pattern of PCOS in women.
70 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This review provides an analysis of the physiological and pathological aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing endocrine, metabolic, and inflammatory dimensions, but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “The Lancet” This study aims to compare the safety and effectiveness of bariatric surgery versus medical care on ovulation rates in women with PCOS and obesity, as current observational data suggests surgery may improve fertility prospects, but no randomized trial has yet confirmed this effect.
September 2024 in “South Eastern European Journal of Public Health” This study found that a treatment regimen including dietary changes, oral contraceptives, fertility drugs, Glucophage or Metformin, and nutritional supplements significantly improved hormonal and immune markers and reduced clinical symptoms like ovulation and menstrual disorders in PCOS patients over three months.
3 citations
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study observed that both prenatal androgen exposure and postnatal early-life environment influence the development of PCOS-like phenotypes and changes in the gut microbiota in prenatally androgenized offspring.
April 2025 in “The American journal of patient health info.” This source highlights that women with PCOS often face hormonal imbalances leading to symptoms like irregular menstrual cycles and increased risks of conditions such as infertility and type 2 diabetes, while lifestyle changes remain crucial for managing PCOS.
September 2002 in “Comprehensive Therapy” Primary care is key in managing PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes and medications like birth control and metformin.
December 2019 in “Orvostudományi Értesítö” This article reviews treatment approaches for polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting lifestyle changes, medications like metformin for insulin resistance, and fertility therapies, acknowledging the complexities and contraindications involved.
August 2015 in “Postgraduate obstetrics & gynecology” Women with PCOS often have insulin resistance, abnormal lipid levels, and a higher risk of diabetes and heart disease; lifestyle changes and medication like metformin can help manage these risks.
21 citations
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review explores the potential impact of hormonal changes during aging on benign prostate hyperplasia-related urinary symptoms and metabolic syndrome, highlighting the hypothesis of a male PCOS-equivalent but reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Unani and Integrative Medicine” This review correlates modern biomedical and Unani medical perspectives on PCOS, suggesting that integrating both approaches might improve symptom management and quality of life for affected women, though it reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Biomolecules” This review suggests systemic changes in polycystic ovary syndrome may increase the risk of neurodegeneration, potentially linking it to Alzheimer's disease through common pathways affecting tryptophan metabolism.
14 citations
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January 2018 Lifestyle changes and medical treatments can help manage infertility in women with PCOS.
70 citations
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April 2013 in “Endocrine” This review found that lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, are beneficial for managing metabolic and endocrine abnormalities in obese patients with PCOS and suggests combining these with anti-obesity agents for enhanced effects.