In this study, only a small percentage of women with polycystic ovary syndrome reported using holistic management strategies, highlighting a need for increased focus on comprehensive approaches to managing the condition.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This article reviews the potential applications of Point of Care procedures in radiology, discussing their ability to enhance the speed of diagnosis and treatment but does not report new results.
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.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis” This study reported that IGF2BP2 rs1470579 and IGFBP3 rs2854744 may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in a Southeastern Iranian population.
August 2023 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” In this study, PCOS was found to be highly prevalent among urban, middle socioeconomic status women aged 21 to 30, with common symptoms including oligomenorrhea, weight gain, infertility, hirsutism, and acne.
November 2025 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This review discusses coordinated management strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome across various levels of care but reports no new clinical results.
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October 2014 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This study found a significant association between the IRS-2 gene variant and an increased risk of PCOS, especially in non-obese women in the Chinese population from Taiwan.
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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.
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September 2025 in “Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia” In this study, the combination of Serenoa repens extract with Phenolmicin P3 and Bosexil suppositories significantly improved lower urinary tract symptoms and decreased PSA levels in patients with benign prostatic obstruction-related symptoms.
October 2007 in “Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews” This review discusses the relationship between polycystic ovarian syndrome and sleep-disordered breathing but reports no new findings, emphasizing the need for further investigation.
This review outlines acne management strategies for individuals with polycystic ovary syndrome, but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2024 in “Journal of science and medicine in sport” This position statement reviews the role of exercise professionals in managing PCOS and provides recommendations for physical activity, but it reports no new clinical findings.
October 2021 in “Dermatology reports” The care model improved timely diagnosis and treatment for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, young female medical students at King Saud University reported a higher prevalence of physician-diagnosed PCOS compared to similar Western populations, and hirsutism was notably associated with the condition, highlighting the need for early screening and health education.
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September 1991 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this study, patients with generalized pustular psoriasis were classified into subgroups to better understand the disease's variability and assist in treatment selection, highlighting the role of localized infections in triggering flares.
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May 2017 in “Nursing standard” This article discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome and explores its complications and psychosocial effects, but reports no new clinical findings.
May 2024 in “Reproductive BioMedicine Online” This systematic review found that interactions between patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and healthcare professionals often face challenges due to insufficient information sharing, inadequate patient support, and health system barriers.
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January 2019 in “The Nurse Practitioner” This article reviews diagnostic and treatment guidelines for polycystic ovary syndrome, discussing how nurse practitioners can enhance patients' quality of life through education; it reports no new clinical results.
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.
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April 2024 in “Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology/Sri Lanka Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” This review discusses the pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and reports no new findings.
July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome reported significantly higher levels of psychological symptoms, such as depression and anxiety, compared to healthy controls, with higher stress and lower self-efficacy linked to increased symptom severity.
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January 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea, primarily due to the prevalence of severe obesity, rather than the syndrome itself.
May 2011 in “Value in Health” This study found that the oral Janus kinase inhibitor CP-690,550 has a direct effect on reducing pruritus in patients with psoriasis, independent of clinician-assessed improvements in psoriasis severity.
March 2024 in “Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College/Journal Rawalpindi Medical College” This study observed that skin conditions like hirsutism, acne, and androgenic alopecia were common in PCOS patients and may aid in its diagnosis.
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September 2024 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses the role of dermatologists in diagnosing and treating PCOS-related dermatological manifestations, emphasizing the importance of early intervention to enhance patients' quality of life, but reports no new clinical findings.
April 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that oral contraceptives containing cyproterone acetate improved the overall quality of life in PCOS patients more than those containing levonorgestrel after 6 months of treatment.
June 2026 in “Annals of Middle Eastern Medicine” This study found significant gaps in knowledge about PCOS and related health practices among women in southwestern Saudi Arabia, with older age and lower education predicting inadequate understanding.
January 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women with acne after adolescence are more likely to have PCOS and should be checked for it.
February 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study reported that health-related quality of life was significantly lower in adult Mediterranean women with PCOS and the anovulatory phenotype compared to controls at a tertiary hospital.
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February 2021 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology” This study found a 6.11% prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among gynecology out-patients, noting that obese women with PCOS had more severe ovulatory dysfunction.