December 2016 in “The European health psychologist” This study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome often experience isolation, helplessness, resilience, and grief, suggesting a need for better support during diagnosis and treatment to improve wellbeing.
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March 2013 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that women with PCOS had significantly higher angiotensin converting enzyme activity and insulin resistance compared to controls, suggesting a correlation between these factors.
42 citations
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September 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that women with PCOS who have an exaggerated 17-hydroxyprogesterone response to buserelin exhibit more severe hyperandrogenemia, increased insulin secretion, and reduced insulin sensitivity.
April 2025 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” This study observed that among patients with PCOS, hirsutism was present in 75.63%, acne in 65%, and other skin conditions such as female pattern hair loss, acanthosis nigricans, and seborrhea in varying proportions, highlighting the dermatological impact of PCOS on patients' quality of life.
This study presents the G4 transgenic mouse model, which suggests a direct link between polycystic ovary syndrome and the Gm10800 gene, offering a valuable tool for understanding the disease and testing treatments.
June 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that oral contraceptives containing cyproterone acetate significantly improved the overall quality of life in polycystic ovary syndrome patients after six months, compared to those containing levonorgestrel.
60 citations
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May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine” This article highlights the lack of attention to the impact of polycystic ovarian syndrome on women's identity, mental health, and quality of life in India without offering new findings.
42 citations
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January 2006 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” This article discusses the importance of recognizing and distinguishing polycystic ovary syndrome from similar endocrine disorders, and reports no new clinical results.
March 2018 in “Indian Journal of Mental Health(IJMH)” This study found that among Indian women with PCOS, coping skills did not significantly impact psychiatric morbidity, quality of life, or body-mass index.
7 citations
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February 2019 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”
December 2022 in “International journal of preventive, curative & community medicine” This article reviews current understanding and management strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing lifestyle changes alongside medical treatment, and reports no new clinical results.
September 2019 in “Mağallaẗ Tikrīt li-l-ʻulūm al-ṣirfaẗ” This study reported that women with polycystic ovary syndrome had significantly higher concentrations of oxytocin, testosterone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin, and follicle-stimulating hormone compared to healthy controls.
January 2019 in “OpenBU/Boston University Institutional Repository (Boston University)” In this study, women with a PCOS diagnosis were more likely to report clinical signs of androgen excess, including hirsutism, acne, and alopecia, with ethnic patterns in symptom prevalence.
11 citations
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April 2023 in “Skin Health and Disease” This review discusses the interplay between dermatology and psychology in psychodermatology, highlighting the impact of neuroendocrine stress pathways on skin diseases and the importance of considering skin of color.
68 citations
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January 2008 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” This narrative review discusses the impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on women's psychological and sexual well-being, highlighting the potential benefits of interdisciplinary treatments and new interventions to improve life satisfaction and coping, but reports no new results.
4 citations
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June 2024 in “BMC Women s Health” This study found that infertile female patients with comorbid PCOS experience increased sexual distress linked to impaired sexual function and heightened sexual pain, indicating a need for further research into related physiological and psychological aspects.
14 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” In teens with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and obesity, issues related to metabolism, skin, and mental health are common, and a clinic with various specialists can provide care for most of these problems.
December 2025 in “Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation” This study assessed the impact of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome on married women's quality of life, finding significant negative effects on psychological well-being, fertility-related concerns, and body image, underscoring the need for comprehensive and culturally sensitive interventions.
March 2023 in “İnönü Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi” This study found that metabolic syndrome prevalence was significantly higher in obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, but no difference was observed among the different phenotypes.
32 citations
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April 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” People with psoriasis are more likely to have Metabolic Syndrome than those without psoriasis.
This literature review analyzes existing studies on breast cancer management and underscores the need for improved psychological support throughout diagnosis, treatment, and remission.
January 2026 in “Journal of Contemporary Studies in Epidemiology and Public Health” In this study, women with polycystic ovary syndrome experienced severe premenstrual syndrome symptoms, with factors like education level, smoking, and anemia significantly affecting PMS severity.
37 citations
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January 2004 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics” In this study, the prevalence of clinical polycystic ovary syndrome among high school girls in Isfahan, Iran was reported at 3%, with a note that hormonal assessments might uncover higher rates.
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July 2000 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found a 6.5% prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome among a population of Caucasian women in Spain, based on specific endocrine criteria.
12 citations
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December 2017 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This study found that the prevalence of PCOS in Thai adolescents was 5.29%, with moderate acne identified as the strongest associated risk factor.
62 citations
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July 2017 in “Endocrine connections” This meta-analysis reported a significant association between polycystic ovary syndrome and an increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea in adult patients.
March 2026 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” In this study, lower serum adiponectin levels and altered lipid profiles were observed in patients with periorbital melanosis, suggesting an association with metabolic syndrome.
7 citations
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August 2021 in “International journal of adolescent medicine and health” This review highlights recent research on anxiety and depression in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new clinical results, underscoring a need for further studies in this area.
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.
December 2006 in “Annales D Endocrinologie” This article reviews clinical and treatment aspects of hyperandrogenism in women, emphasizing the roles of diagnostic practices, combined oral contraceptives, and cyproterone acetate, but introduces no new findings.