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Showing 1 to 20 of 27 for “"Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)"”.
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Exploration of biological causes of psychological problems in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 10% of women, and is characterised by elevated testosterone (T) levels. Women with PCOS have higher scores than healthy women on a range of measures of psychological problems. Objective: To test the hypotheses that: 1/ The female fetus in a …
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Familial association of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women attending the gynaecological endocrinology clinic at Groote Schuur Hospital
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the commonest endocrinopathy in women of reproductive age, affecting 5-10% of women in the general population. Patients present with menstrual disturbances, infertility and clinical hyperandrogenism. While the pathophysiology is not completely delineated, a …
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The impact of body mass index (BMI) on metabolic and endocrine parameters in women with the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 56-64).
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A retrospective analysis of a community based weight loss programme in conjunction with group behavioural change sessions in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is variously reported to affect between 5-26 % of reproductive-age women in the UK, and it accounts for up to to 75% of women attending fertility clinics due to anovulation. The major symptoms include ovarian disruption, hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance and …
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Towards a More Accurate Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Pcos): The Role of Anti-Müllerian Hormone and Ultrasound in Identifying Polycystic Ovary Morphology in Pcos Patients
La sindrome dell'ovaio micropolicistico (PCOS) è il disturbo endocrino più comune nelle donne in età riproduttiva, e una diagnosi accurata è cruciale non solo a causa della sua alta prevalenza, ma soprattutto per i rischi per la salute a lungo termine. Nonostante ciò, esistono ancora numerose …
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Συνδυασμός λετροζόλης και κιτρικής κλομιαφαίνης έναντι λετροζόλης στην πρόκληση ωορρηξίας σε γυναίκες με σύνδρομο πολυκυστικών ωοθηκών (PCOS): Συστηματική ανασκόπηση και μετά-ανάλυση / Combination of letrozole and clomiphene citrate versus letrozole monotherapy in inducing ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): A systematic review and meta-analysis
Υπόβαθρο: Το σύνδρομο πολυκυστικών ωοθηκών είναι μια διαταραχή που επηρεάζει το 4-20% των γυναικών αναπαραγωγικής ηλικίας και χαρακτηρίζεται από ανωορρηξία, υπερανδρογονισμό και μεταβολικές διαταραχές. Η πρόκληση ωορρηξίας αποτελεί βασικό στοιχείο της αντιμετώπισης της υπογονιμότητας σε γυναίκες με …
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Dysregulation in polycystic ovary syndrome: mechanisms and therapeutic approaches
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),a complex widespread hormonal disorder that affects between 8-13% of reproductive-aged women globally. It is marked by high levels of androgens (male hormones), irregular ovulation, and metabolic disorders, all of which are linked to disruptions in gonadotropin …
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Modeling the Psychiatric Aspects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Induced Stress
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder in women that is characterized by excess testosterone and is associated with increased risk of infertility. Women with PCOS also show higher rates of depression and anxiety. Modeling PCOS in mice via administration of dihydrotestosterone …
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Mechanisms and Diagnosis of Thrombosis in PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine-metabolic disorder in reproductive-age women, affecting 6-12% of women in the US. PCOS is characterized by hyperandrogenism, chronic anovulation, and polycystic ovaries, and has been linked to increased risk for thrombosis, a leading …
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Menstrual tracking applications in women's health studies
… applications that address symptoms specific to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). This thesis demonstrates the need for a comprehensive menstrual tracking application that caters toward all populations, including patients with PCOS. METHODS: Mobile application usage was evaluated through data …
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Effect of non-esterified fatty acids on insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk in polycystic ovary syndrome
… Insulin resistance (IR) and obesity coexist in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and contribute to increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. An intrinsic insulin signalling defect is present in skeletal muscle of PCOS and it affects insulin mediated glucose transport in the presence …
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The Effects of Induced Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in NAG-1 Transgenic Mice
<p>Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the leading cause of infertility among women in the US and the most common endocrine disorder among women. PCOS is characterized by cystic ovaries, hyperandrogenism (heightened levels of male sex hormones), altered menstrual cycles and various metabolic …
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Evidence based investigation and treatment of disorders of female reproduction
… infertility and the long term management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). The candidate’s published work encompasses a broad spectrum of the hierarchal levels of research evidence including observational studies (case series, retrospective and prospective cohort studies), clinical trials …
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Role of the Dietitian in Multidisciplinary Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common reproductive endocrine disorder in females. Genetic and lifestyle factors influence the etiology and insulin resistance plays a key role in the pathogenesis of PCOS.;Objective: To investigate the current trends and future implications …
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: An Investigation of Non-Pharmacologic Management Strategies and Cardiometabolic Consequences
… and psychosocial health in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Objective: To evaluate the effects of exercise training on reproductive, anthropometric, cardiometabolic, and sleep quality health measures in reproductive-aged women with PCOS.Methods: First, we performed a …
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Validation of the polycystic ovary syndrome health-related quality of life questionnaire (PCOSQ) in the clinical community in our gynaecological endocrine clinic
Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age and impacts negatively on their health related quality of life (HRQoL). The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Questionnaire (PCOSQ) is a disease specific questionnaire used to measure HRQOL in …
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A influência da perda de peso no perfil inflamatório de mulheres com síndrome dos ovários policísticos
The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is considered the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive age women, with a prevalence ranging from 15 to 20%. In addition to hormonal and reproductive changes, it is common in PCOS the presence of risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) …
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Cardiovascular risk reduction in insulin resistant states
… evaluates two insulin resistant conditions - polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) - where there are many unresolved issues. During the course of these studies, the effect of weight loss and medications in modifying cardiovascular risk in these conditions was …
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In-vivo analysis of hypothalamic kisspeptin neuron activity patterns
… using in-vivo GCaMP fibre photometry in mice. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately one in ten women of reproductive age, often presenting with subfertility and hyperandrogenism. Another hallmark of PCOS is increased LH pulsatility, suggesting potential dysfunction in the …
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EFFECTIVENESS OF HYPOCALORIC DIETARY INTERVENTION ON CHANGES IN BODY COMPOSITION AND REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTION IN WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a broad-spectrum endocrine disorder impacting 1 in 8 women worldwide and is associated with cardiometabolic and reproductive dysfunction. These include an increased risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, menstrual cycle irregularity, …
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