PCOS is one of the commonest endocrinopathies in women, affecting 5–10% of women in the reproductive age worldwide.9 The prevalence tends to vary depending on ethnicity and the criteria used to define PCOS. In the United States, prevalence rates of 5–10% have been quoted. PCOS also appears to be commoner in MexicanAmerican than White or African-American women.10 It has also been reported that p...

conclusions according to the results of this meta-analysis, there was a high risk of nafld in women with pcos. we suggest evaluating patients with pcos regarding nafld. results we finally included seven eligible studies. according to chi-squared test, there was a significant heterogeneity (73.6%) between studies (p = 0.001). nafld prevalence was significantly higher in patients with pcos compar...

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex endocrine disorder of hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction that presents with anovulation, hirsutism and infertility. Women with PCOS have increased risk for developing NIDDM, dyslipidemia and premature cardiovascular disease. Because of its vague presentation and potential for numerous complications, PCOS should be evaluated carefully. Unfortunately, there ...

The study focused on the zinc and magnesium its relationship with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in women. Where was it collected 61 samples of PCOS women 45 as a control group. results showed significant decrease at (P = 0.001), PCOS. findings this revealed presence link between high insulin levels polycystic ovarian syndrome, statistical demonstrate positive association estrogen (p=0.008), ...

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex disorder characterized by elevated androgens, chronic anovulation, and polycystic picture on ultrasound it is one of the most common hormonal disorders, affecting 5%–10% of women of reproductive age. Despite many diagnostic criteria, controversies still exist in definition, evaluation and management of PCOS. Aims and Objective: To investigate...

This is in reference to your Missed periods [2] Q&A. Another cause of missed or late periods is PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). A lot of health care providers don't seem to be aware of this syndrome. In this syndrome, missed or irregular periods are caused by unusual hormone levels, sometimes in combination with insulin intolerance. Because missed and irregular periods cause scar tissue build...

1.2 Diagnostic criteria The condition was described by Stein and Leventhal in 1935. There is a considerable controversy on the optimal criteria for PCOS. Although the NIH (National Institute of Health) criteria as hyperandrogenic anovulatory PCOS were proposed in 1992, these have now expanded to non NIH criteria including hyperandrogenic ovulatory to nonhyperandrogenic anovulatory PCOS (2). Aft...

OBJECTIVES Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with insulin resistance and obesity. Previous studies suggest that metformin by reducing hyperinsulinemia is clinically useful in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. This study's Objective is to observe the role of metformin in omentin1, ghrelin, and other biochemical, clinical features within three months in hyperinsulinemic women with...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogenous disorder [1] characterized by oligoanovulation with clinical or biochemical hyperandrogenemia [2]. 5-10% of women in reproductive age group are affected [3]. The estimated prevalence of polycystic ovaries as diagnosed by ultrasonography in normal population is more than 20% [4-6]. PCOS has been said to be a spectrum disease with asymptomatic po...