BACKGROUND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) prevalence estimates vary when
different diagnostic criteria are applied. Lack of standardization of individual elements within …

For years, it has been recognized that the incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) in
women lags behind that of men by≈ 10 years, 7 thus generating hypotheses that …

Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women
of childbearing age. The risk of pregnancy and neonatal complications in women with PCOS …

Purpose Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder that
affects women of reproductive age and is characterized by ovulatory dysfunction and/or …

Polycystic ovary syndrome is now a well-recognized condition affecting 6%-25% of
reproductive-aged women, depending on the definition. Over the past 3 decades, research …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in women with
polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis of …

The human adrenal produces more 19 carbon (C 19) steroids, by mass, than either
glucocorticoids or mineralocorticoids. However, the mechanisms regulating adrenal C 19 …

Context To our knowledge, circadian rhythms have not been examined in girls with
polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), despite the typical delayed circadian timing of …

Thyroid disorders, especially Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT), and polycystic ovary syndrome
(PCOS) are closely associated, based on a number of studies showing a significantly higher …

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 …