4 citations
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  January 2014   in “Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism”    Indian women with PCOS may need different ultrasound criteria for diagnosis than current standards.  
     
           1540 citations
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  October 2008   in “Fertility and Sterility”    The report concludes that PCOS is mainly a condition of excess male hormones and its definition may change as new information is discovered.  
     
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  March 2007   in “Hypertension”    High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.  
     
           18 citations
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  April 2016   in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America”    The document concludes that diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is difficult and should focus on specific hormone levels and menstrual irregularities, while also considering treatment for symptoms and related health issues.  
     
           17 citations
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  September 2017   in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”    Women with PCOS in North China often have hirsutism and acne, with hirsutism linked to metabolic issues.