Thiazolidinediones and Fertility in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

The Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in High School Students in Rasht in 2009 According to NIH Criteria

P-54: Metabolic Abnormalities in Adolescents with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Zanjan-Iran

Background: Adults with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can have multiple metabolic abnormalities. However, studies in the adolescent population are still limited and these results seem to vary widely. This study was to investigate the metabolic abnormalities in adolescents with PCOS in Zanjan-Iran and potential risk factors contributed to these health risks. Materials and Methods: Anthropomet...

Onm-1: Self-Confidence in Women with and without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Background: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) as other chronic diseases causes dependence and decreasing body control. It also causes unworthy unsafely, negative suggestions and decreasing of Self-confidence. The aim of this comparative study was comparing Selfconfidence in woman with and without PCOS according to their ages. Materials and Methods: This comparative study conducted between 100 wo...

Onm-3: Health Related Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder of hyperandrogenemia and chronic anovulation which affects 5-10% of all women. The PCOS symptoms such as hirsutism, irregular menses, obesity and infertility are a major source of psychological morbidity and can negatively affect quality of life. In this study, we examined the health-related quality of life among Iranian women who suffe...

Leptin, Ghrelin, Adiponectin, Homocysteine and Insulin Resistance Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

The relationship between leptin, adiponectin, ghrelin, homocysteine, insulin resistance and other biochemical factors in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is controversial. We review how the expanded role of these factors in reproduction might impact our understanding of PCOS. For purposes of our review, we accessed the PUBMED database during the past 10 years. Our review confirms tha...