OBJECTIVE Limited data suggest that menstrual cycle abnormalities are more pronounced in younger and more obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We aimed to evaluate the association between menstrual cycle pattern and age, obesity and PCOS phenotype in a large population of women with PCOS. DESIGN We studied 1,297 women with PCOS and divided them according to: a) age in ≤ 20, 2...

The diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in adolescents is difficult as the pathological criteria used in adults like menstrual irregularities, acne, hirsutism and polycystic ovarian morphology could be normal physiological findings during puberty; in addition the syndrome is heterogeneous and there is limited high quality evidence. [1-3] Three international conferences have been held ...

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOs) is an endocrine-metabolic disorder. This study intends to determine the comparison of insulin resistance (IR) and metabolic disturbance in overweight/obese and normal-weight of young women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Methods: Using a comparative cross-sectional study design in 2015, 27 normal weight (18<bmi Results: 112 women with PCOS participa...

OBJECTIVE Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders that is associated with different metabolic, reproductive and psychological consequences. The main aim of this study was to compare the sexual function and quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome and healthy women. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a causal-comparative study in which 129 women...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder that mostly affects women of reproductive age. This research reviews the most recent advancements in PCOS care objectively, providing comprehensive approach covers from pathophysiology information to cutting-edge treatment techniques. The introduction provides basic overview before delving into its complexities and associated is...

Background: Hirsutism, a common clinical condition, not onlycauses cosmetic concern but may also be a sign of underlyingdisease. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an importantand common cause of hirsutism. In fact, many women withPCOS present as hirsutism. This study assessed young Kashmiriwomen presenting as hirsutism, for ultrasonographic evidence ofpolycystic ovaries (PCO), in addition to ...

Aim: The abnormal endocrinological picture that occurs in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been shown to affect many systems and can lead a wide variety of complications. In our study, it was aimed examine hormone levels, obesity, serum lipid levels hematological parameters adult women with PCOS.&#x0D; Material Methods: present study included 62 patients diagnosed PCOS 45 healthy women. Dem...

OBJECTIVE To determine the risk of metabolic complications, primarily metabolic syndrome, in all polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) phenotypes compared with control subjects. DESIGN Retrospective chart review. SETTING University practice. PATIENT(S) Women with PCOS (Rotterdam definition; n = 258) and women without PCOS seen during the same time period for an annual exam used as controls (n ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinological disorder in female reproductive age. Insulin resistance (IR) and compensatory hyperinsulinemia seem to be the main pathophysiologies of this syndrome. Therefore, PCOS is at risk for abnormal glucose tolerance, dyslipidemia, central obesity and hypertension. Also, plasminogen activator-inhibitor-1 (PAL-1), hemostatic factor and C-reac...

Abstract Background The purpose of the present study was to evaluate sexual and marital satisfaction in couples with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A case-control conducted on 90 PCOS healthy as a control group. Three measures were used function satisfaction: female index (FSFI), Larson satisfaction, ENRICH measures. Results results this show that mean scores function, significantly lower co...