The role of high serum uric acid levels in androgenic and non-androgenic polycystic ovarian syndrome patients

Comparison of the Effects of Combined Oral Contraceptives Containing Progestins with Low Androgenic and Anti-androgenic Activities on the Clinical, Androgenic, and Metabolic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Introduction: Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are commonly considered as the first-line treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This study aimed to compare the effects of COCs with respect to their progestin component on the clinical, hormonal, and metabolic outcomes of women with PCOS. Data were extracted by searching PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, and Google Scholar, without any time lim...

Evaluation of Homocysteine Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Is ovarian surgery effective for androgenic symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome?

The effectiveness of laparoscopic ovarian drilling for treatment of anovulation in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has been proved. The role of ovarian surgery in the treatment of symptoms related to hyperandrogenaemia, such as hirsutism and acne, has been less clear. This review sought to evaluate the effectiveness of ovarian surgery in the treatment of non-infertility symptoms related to P...

Role of serum miRNAs in the prediction of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in polycystic ovarian syndrome patients.

BACKGROUND Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) causes a significantly increased risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). Here, we focused on the altered expression of serum miRNAs and their predictive value for OHSS in PCOS patients. METHODS We used the TaqMan low density array followed by individual quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction to identify and validate...

Evaluation of Serum Uric Acid and Glutathione Levels in Diabetic Patients and Healthy Subjects

Objective: It is well known that diabetes is one of the main health challenges. According to the evidence presented in recent years by investigators, serum uric acid has emerged as a possible risk factor for diabetes mellitus. The aim of the present study was to compare the mean serum uric acid and the antioxidant activity of glutathione levels in patients with diabetes and the control group. ...