The 2003 Rotterdam diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) support the objective role of ultrasound in defining the appearance of the PCO, but there are significant limitations of these new guidelines from an ultrasound perspective that must be considered. Three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound provides a new method for the objective quantitative assessment of follicle count, ovaria...

BACKGROUND Estradiol valerate (EV)-induced polycystic ovaries (PCO) in rats is associated with an increase in ovarian sympathetic outflow. Low-frequency (2 Hz) electro-acupuncture (EA) has been shown to modulate sympathetic markers as well as ovarian blood flow as a reflex response via the ovarian sympathetic nerves, in rats with EV-induced PCO. METHODS In the present study, we further tested...

OBJECTIVE(S) PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) produces symptoms in approximately 5% to 10% of women of reproductive age (12-45 years old). It is thought to be one of the leading causes of female subfertility. This study aimed to confirm the role of nutrition containing omega-3 (polyunsaturated fatty acid) on control of experimental PCO induced by estradiol-valerat in rats. MATERIALS AND METHO...

The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most frequent endocrinopathies in women. Its incidence is assessed at 6-8% of the female population in the reproductive age. It is characterised by oligomenorrhea (Oligo), hyperandrogenism (HA), and the presence of polycystic ovaries (PCOs). Carbohydrate and lipid metabolism is being disturbed in many women with PCOS. The pathogenesis of PCOS i...

BACKGROUND Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist triggering plus 1,500 IU human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) supplementation protocol was previously claimed effective in reducing the ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) incidence in high responders. METHODS This retrospective study included women with polycystic ovarian (PCO) morphology who were at high risk of OHSS and were given...

CONTEXT Obesity and insulin resistance (IR) may produce disturbances of left ventricular (LV) function. Obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO), characterized by hormonal and metabolic abnormalities, are thought to be at particularly increased cardiovascular risk. OBJECTIVES We sought to determine the influence of IR on LV function in obese young women with and without PCO and withou...

BACKGROUND Background: Demodex mites are acari that reside in the pilosebaceous unit of the skin and have been associated with skin disorders. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Demodex folliculorum (D. folliculorum) mites in polycystic ovary syndrome patients as well as to examine the relationship between Demodex infestation and the presence of acne an...

Background: Clomiphene citrate (CC) is still holding its place as the first-line treatment for induction of ovulation in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients.  Objective: to assess effect extended clomiphene on pregnancy outcomes resistant PCOS. Patients and methods: this study was conducted 48 PCO patients with CC resistance attended Obstetrics Gynecology Outpatient Clinic at Menoufia U...