Polycystic ovarian disease and associated factors

Polycystic ovarian disease and associated factors

1. The authors state that lipid abnormality may occur in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) irrespective of insulin resistance (IR) in overweight and obese women. Indian literature showed that about one fourth of PCOS women have normal body mass index (BMI) [2]. PCOS women with normal BMI are very difficult to treat and monitor. Does the lipid abnormality exit in this category of women also, and ...

Is Reducing Ovarian Volume in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients after Administration of Metformin Associated with Improving Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in University Students: Occurrence and Associated Factors

Polycystic ovarian disease: heritability and heterogeneity.

The polycystic appearance of the ovary is the distinguishing characteristic of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) but there is a wide range of other clinical and biochemical features, e.g. elevated serum concentrations of androgens, insulin, LH and decreased insulin sensitivity. The high prevalence of affected individuals and the wide range of related phenotypes can be explained by the interactio...

Investigation of genetic factors associated with polycystic ovary syndrome

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders and causes 75% of infertility due to ovulation disorders in reproductive age. Women with PCOS have oligomenorrhea and hyperandrogenism that affect their quality of life and fertility at the same time. This syndrome has been one of the most controversial endocrine issues for many years. Research today su...