The existence of a male equivalent of the polycystic ovary syndrome--the present state of the issue.

Male Equivalent Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Hormonal, Metabolic and Clinical Aspects

Recent studies identified the presence of a male polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), which mainly affects men whose female relatives are afflicted with PCOS, caused by genes responsible for the susceptibility of this syndrome in women. Similar hormonal, metabolic, and clinical alterations occurring in PCOS women have also been reported in their male relatives, suggesting a association between t...

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

P-65: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Induction in NMRI Mice by Testosterone Enantate

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous disease characterized by hyperandrogenaemia, hirsutism, oligo-or amenorrhea, and anovulation. A common feature of PCOS is the accumulation of small subcortical follicles and increased ovarian stromal volume, causing a characteristic ultrasound image and a basis for the most commonly used designation for the syndrome. In order to th...

Psychological Status of Adolescent Girls with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome During Coronavirus Outbreak: The Effect of 12 Weeks of Home-Based Aerobic Exercise

Background and Aim: Although staying at home seems to be the best way to reduce the risk of Covid 19 virus and stay safe from it, the home has physical and psychological effects on people, especially vulnerable populations. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women which, in addition to many physical problems, it has many psychological manifestation...

P-62: Extended Letrozole Therapy for Ovulation Induction in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in young women which has different clinical consequences. This study was conducted to evaluate the outcome of long or extended letrozole therapy for induction of ovulation in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Materials and Methods: This prospective controlled study was conducted in a university hospital on...

P-216: Common Polymorphisms of StAR Gene Are Not Associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Iranian Patients

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders, affecting 5-10% of reproductive aged women. High levels of androgen hormone can be accounted as the most important symptoms in PCOS. Androgen is the precursor of steroid biosynthesis in ovary. The transport of cholesterol to the inner mitochondrial membrane through StAR protein is also necessary for andr...