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Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder in women of reproductive age, with a prevalence 5–16% under different diagnostic criteria and across several ethnic groups, with exact pathogenesis still unclear ( 1 , 2 , 3
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Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous and complex disorder of reproductive aged women, which usually causes reproduction and metabolism failure ( 1 , 2 ). It often presents as hyperandrogenism, hyperinsulinemia
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Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, with an estimated prevalence of 6–15%, depending on the criteria used for diagnosis ( 1 ). It is a heterogeneous disorder with
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prevail regarding the underlying mechanisms for the associations observed and as to whether thyroid function and/or autoimmunity is the key determinant ( 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ). Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are common gynecological
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. Revised 2003 consensus on diagnostic criteria and long-term health risks related to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) . Human Reproduction 2004 19 41 – 47 . ( https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deh098 ) 4 Fauser BC Tarlatzis BC Rebar RW Legro RS Balen
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Introduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age. The prevalence of GDM varies from 9% to 25% and the prevalence of PCOS varies from 5
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presented in Table 2 . Table 2 Percentile distribution of insulin resistance indices in a group of 478 women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Percentiles HOMA (95% CI) IRI (Belfiore) (95% CI) QUICKI (95% CI) McAuley (95% CI
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Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition, affecting up to 20% of reproductive-aged women ( 1 , 2 ). PCOS is associated with significant hormonal, reproductive , metabolic, and psychological concerns. PCOS is
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Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrinopathy characterized by chronic, low-grade inflammation with features such as clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenism, oligo- or anovulation and a characteristic image of
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Introduction Following the recent release of international guidelines for management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) ( 1 ) endorsed by 38 international organisations in 71 countries, the research, clinical and consumer PCOS communities