Characteristics of obesity in polycystic ovary syndrome: Etiology, treatment, and genetics

CJ Glueck, N Goldenberg - Metabolism, 2019 - Elsevier
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has multiple etiologies including ovarian and adrenal
hyperandrogenism, neuro-endocrine and hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction, and disorders …

Epidemiology, diagnosis and management of hirsutism: a consensus statement by the Androgen Excess and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Society

HF Escobar-Morreale, E Carmina… - Human reproduction …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
BACKGROUND Hirsutism, defined by the presence of excessive terminal hair in androgen-
sensitive areas of the female body, is one of the most common disorders in women during …

Insulin‐sensitising drugs (metformin, rosiglitazone, pioglitazone, D‐chiro‐inositol) for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, oligo amenorrhoea and subfertility

LC Morley, T Tang, E Yasmin… - Cochrane Database …, 2017 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is characterised by infrequent or absent
ovulation, and high levels of androgens and insulin (hyperinsulinaemia). Hyperinsulinaemia …

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Endocrinology, and Androgen Excess and PCOS Society disease state clinical review: guide …

NF Goodman, RH Cobin, W Futterweit, JS Glueck… - Endocrine Practice, 2015 - Elsevier
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is recognized as the most common endocrine disorder of
reproductive-aged women around the world. This document, produced by the collaboration …

Combining treatment with myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol (40:1) is effective in restoring ovary function and metabolic balance in PCOS patients

G Monastra, V Unfer, AH Harrath… - Gynecological …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a relevant cause of infertility, is a heterogeneous,
endocrine disorder affecting up to 10–15% of women in reproductive age. Besides …

Effect of the combined oral contraceptive pill and/or metformin in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review with meta‐analyses

H Teede, EC Tassone, T Piltonen… - Clinical …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has a prevalence of 8%‐13%. Given the
prevalence, diverse health impacts and variation in care, rigorous evidence‐based …

Effects of liraglutide on ovarian dysfunction in polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial

M Nylander, S Frøssing, HV Clausen, C Kistorp… - Reproductive …, 2017 - Elsevier
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) encompasses an ovarian and a metabolic dysfunction.
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues facilitate weight loss and ameliorate metabolic …

Metformin versus the combined oral contraceptive pill for hirsutism, acne, and menstrual pattern in polycystic ovary syndrome

E Fraison, E Kostova, LJ Moran, S Bilal… - Cochrane Database …, 2020 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Metformin has been proposed as possibly a safer and more effective long‐term
treatment than the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome …

Adverse effects of the common treatments for polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

JP Domecq, G Prutsky, RJ Mullan… - The Journal of …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Context: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is common among women of childbearing age
and the available pharmacological therapies have different side-effect profiles. Objective …

The effect of metformin and myoinositol on metabolic outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: role of body mass and adiponectin in a randomized …

V Soldat-Stanković, S Popović-Pejičić… - Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose To compare the effects of insulin sensitizers metformin (MET) and myo-inositol (MI)
on adiponectin levels and metabolic characteristics in women with polycystic ovary …