Risk for T2D Increased With PCOS Regardless of BMI
Irrespective of age and weight, women with polycystic ovary syndrome have an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
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How Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Affects Sleep
Researchers observed that sleep disturbances may be more prevalent in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Behavioral Modification Improves Fertility in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Researchers sought to determine whether behavioral modification intervention could help improve reproductive function in women with obesity with polycystic ovary syndrome even when their weight loss is minimum.
Primary Characteristics of PCOS Predictive of Obstetric Complications
Preconception hyperandrogenism and impaired glucose tolerance are predictive of multiple obstetric and perinatal complications in women with PCOS.
Genome-Wide PCOS Studies Suggest Correlations With Metabolic, Neuroendocrine Pathways
Three novel loci have been identified for polycystic ovary syndrome.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome May Be Associated With Autism in Offspring
The prenatal sex steroid theory hypothesizes that women with PCOS would have heightened autistic traits and an increased rate of autism among their children.
Vitamin D Deficiency Associated With Lower Success Rates of Fertility Treatment in PCOS
Investigators sought to determine the effect of vitamin D deficiency on the success of ovarian stimulation in women with PCOS or unexplained infertility.
Testosterone Levels Increased in Third Trimester Pregnancy in PCOS
Investigators examine total testosterone, free testosterone, and sex hormone binding globulin levels in pregnant women in the third trimester with PCOS.
Are Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome More Likely to Develop Psychiatric Disorder?
Investigators observed an increased rate of obsessive compulsive disorder and somatization in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
International PCOS Network Issues New Guidelines for Management and Diagnosis of PCOS
International evidence-based guidelines include 166 recommendations and practice points to improve health outcomes of women with PCOS.
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