Abstract Background/Aims: The diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in
adolescence are controversial, primarily because the diagnostic pathological features used …

It is well documented that the metabolic syndrome predisposes patients to increased
cardiovascular risk. Emerging data indicates that cardiovascular risk conferred by metabolic …

Energy balance is determined by caloric intake and the rate at which energy is expended,
with the latter comprising resting energy expenditure, physical activity and adaptive …

Background Hirsutism occurs in 5% to 10% of women of reproductive age when there is
excessive terminal hair growth in androgen‐sensitive areas (male pattern). It is a distressing …

Objective Several studies indicate increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS)
among patients with psychiatric disorders as well as among individuals with gender …

The aim of the study was directed at studying the sex-specific features of the correlation
between genome-wide association studies (GWAS)-noticeable polymorphisms and …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a pathophysiological disorder affecting reproductive
and metabolic indices. PCOS is commonly associated with a high prevalence of insulin …

In recent years, the use of thrombolytic therapy for treating ischemia/reperfusion injury has
resulted in damage to the self‑regulatory mechanisms of the brain. This is due to the …

Obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are associated with chronic low-grade inflammation.
Mounting evidence suggests the involvement of an inflammatory switch in adipose tissue …

The use of steroid sex hormones for noncontraceptive benefits has been endorsed by
several medical societies. In women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hormonal …