The Evolutionary Approach for Diagnostic Criteria of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents: a Review

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Diagnostic Criteria, and AMH

The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of anovulatory infertility and a notable proportion of women of reproductive age are affected. It may constitute a risk factor for cancer development. Different factors could result in different manifestations and many of these are related to predispositions. It is essential to establish criteria to achieve an exact diagnosis of PCOS...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Features, Diagnostic Criteria and Treatments

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorder that affects 6–15% of the female population. It is a very complex syndrome that involves the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, the ovaries, the adrenal gland and the peripheral adipose tissue that together contribute to create a generally imbalance, associated with three characteristic symptoms: oligo-anovulat...

The prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in a community sample assessed under contrasting diagnostic criteria.

BACKGROUND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is considered to be the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, yet debate over appropriate diagnostic criteria and design limitations with sampling methodology have left some doubt as to the actual prevalence in the community. The objective of this study was to create a representative prevalence estimate of PCOS in the community ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome: definitions, phenotypes and diagnostic approach.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) constitutes a continuum spectrum of symptoms starting from the early prepubertal years and continuing after menopause. The phenotypic expression varies through time, depending on several internal (e.g. ovarian/adrenal steroidogenesis, insulin resistance) and external factors (e.g. quality and quantity of food, exercise). Moreover, the emergence of new definition...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Literature Review

The Effect of Herbal Teas on Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review

Background & aim: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder. Recently, the tendency towards complementary therapies such as using herbs with anti-androgenic effects has been increased. This study reviewed the documents related to the effect of four types of herbal teas on the treatment of PCOS based on the literature review. Methods: The searched databases in...