The significance of the polycystic ovary.

Polycystic Ovary Induction in Mouse by Testosterone Enanthate

Background &Objective: Polycystic ovary is the most common cause of infertility in Women. Animal models are required for understanding the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary. The objective of this study then was to develop an animal model for inducing the polycystic ovaries using testosterone enanthate.Materials & Methods: In this study, for inducing the polycystic ovary phenotype, female rats ab...

Role of Oxidative Stress in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common causes of infertility. 6 to 8 percent of women of childbearing age have this endocrine disorder. Biochemical abnormalities in these patients lead to imbalance of female hormones and increased androgens, which can have consequences such as menstrual cycle disorder, hirsutism, acne vulgaris and androgenic alopecia. Despite the long...

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

Comparison of Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling Success between Two Standard and Dose-Adjusted Methods in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Objective This study was performed to compare the success level of laparoscopic ovarian drillind by means of standard and dose-adjusted (on the basis of ovarian volume) treatment methods among infertile clomiphene resistant PCO women. MaterialsAndMethods This randomized clinical trial was conducted on infertile clomiphene citrate resistant PCOS women in the Gynecology department of Imam Reza Ho...

P-220: A Two Purpose Use of Orlistat in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Weight Loss and Androgen Reduction

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinopathies in young women. PCOS affects 6% and 8% of women in reproductive age. Hyperandrogenism is the hallmark of PCOS. Clinically, it is possible to observe hirsutism, acne, androgenic alopecia, and signs of virilization. Laboratory examination reveals increased androgen levels. Excessive androgen has an important r...

Endothelial Progenitor Cell Dysfunction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Implications for The Genesis of Cardiovascular Diseases