Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Meta analysis of ovulation induction effect and pregnancy outcome of acupuncture & moxibustion combined with clomiphene in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023 Nov 20:14:1261016. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1261016. eCollection 2023. Meta analysis of ovulation induction effect and pregnancy outcome of acupuncture & moxibustion combined with clomiphene in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome Lijie Yang Abstract Objective: Using Mesh Meta Analysis to evaluate the efficacy of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Clomiphene, Acupuncture & Moxibustion combined with Clomiphene […]

Physical activity and sedentary behaviour in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome: An Australian population‐based cross‐sectional study

Clinical Endocrinology — Tay CT, Moran LJ, Harrison CL, et al. | April 27, 2020 Among women (aged 22‐27 years) participating in the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, researchers performed this cross‐sectional analysis to assess physical activity (PA) levels as well as sedentary behaviours of those with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and […]

Electroacupuncture Effect on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Improve Oocytes’ Growth

Medical Acupuncture Uki Retno Budihastuti, Eriana Melinawati, Sri Sulistyowati, and Ida Nurwati Published Online:29 Oct 2019https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2019.1354 Abstract Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition of anovulation causing infertility. Many kinds of therapy have been used to treat PCOS. However, the results have not been satisfactory. Acupuncture is a trusted way to repair the reproductive […]

PCOS May Compromise Mental Health

by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today April 10, 2018 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may put women at a higher risk for mental health conditions, researchers reported. When compared with women without PCOS, those with the hormonal condition had a higher prevalence of several psychiatric-related conditions, including depression (23.1% versus 19.3%), anxiety (11.5% versus 9.3%), […]

Acupuncture: Yes for Urinary Incontinence, No for PCOS Infertility

by Kristin Jenkins, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today June 27, 2017 Acupuncture in the lumbosacral region appears to be an effective treatment for women with stress urinary incontinence that rivals behavioral treatments such as pelvic floor muscle training, researchers found. In a randomized, participant-blinded, controlled clinical study, the mean decrease in urine leakage was 9.9 g at week […]

Ketogenic diet in endocrine disorders: Current perspectives

J Postgrad Med. 2017 Oct-Dec;63(4):242-251. doi: 10.4103/jpgm.JPGM_16_17. Gupta L, Khandelwal D, Kalra S, Gupta P, Dutta D5, Aggarwal S. Abstract Ketogenic diet (KD) is a high-fat, adequate-protein, and low-carbohydrate diet that leads to nutritional ketosis, long known for antiepileptic effects and has been used therapeutically to treat refractory epilepsy. This review attempts to summarize the […]

Hirsutism and Acanthosis Nigricans Are the Most Reliable Markers of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Published in Dermatology News · March 08, 2016 March 8, 2016—Washington DC—Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are the most reliable cutaneous markers of polycystic ovary syndrome and require a comprehensive skin examination to diagnose. This conclusion, based on results of a retrospective, cross-sectional study, was presented at the 74th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of […]

Vitamin D Associated with Insulin Resistance In Women with PCOS

Mol Nutr Food Res. 2015 Aug 10. doi: 10.1002/mnfr.201500259. [Epub ahead of print] Vitamin D in polycystic ovary syndrome: Relationship to obesity and insulin resistance. Joham AE, Teede HJ, Cassar S, Stepto NK, Strauss BJ, Harrison CL, Boyle J, de Courten B. Abstract SCOPE: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is underpinned by insulin resistance (IR). In […]

Is the Incidence of Temporomandibular Disorder Increased in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2014 Nov;52(9):822-6. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.07.100. Epub 2014 Aug 12. Sidika Sinem Soydan PMID: 25124832 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.07.100 Abstract The prevalence of temporomandibular disorders is higher among women than men (ratio 3:1 -9:1). Polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women, which is characterised by chronic low-grade inflammation and excess […]

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Aromatase Inhibitor Boosts Fertility in POS

Published: Jul 9, 2014 By Sarah Wickline, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Story Source Journal Source See Also Natural Products as Aromatase Inhibitors Letrozole (Femara) used off-label to treat infertility outperformed first-line treatment clomiphene, with higher rates of live births in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, researchers reported. In a double-blind, randomized, multicenter trial with 750 women, […]

Cinnamon improves menstrual cyclicity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Preliminary evidence that cinnamon improves menstrual cyclicity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized controlled trial American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 06/23/2014  Clinical Article Story Source PubMed Reference Journal Reference Kort DH, et al. – In this study, authors want to determine the effect of cinnamon on menstrual cyclicity and metabolic dysfunction in women with […]

Group Releases Criteria for PCOS Diagnosis

Published: Oct 28, 2013 By Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Full Story:  http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/GeneralEndocrinology/42519 Action Points Clinical practice guidelines from the Endocrine Society suggest using the Rotterdam criteria for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome — which includes presence of two of the following criteria: androgen excess, ovulatory dysfunction, or polycystic ovaries. The guidelines recommend hormonal contraceptives […]

Ovarian SAHA Syndrome Is Associated With a More Insulin-Resistant Profile and Represents an Independent Risk Factor for Glucose Abnormalities in Women With PCOS

Prospective Controlled Study J Am Acad Dermatol 2013 Oct 14;[EPub Ahead of Print], M Dalamaga, E Papadavid, G Basios, V Vaggopoulos, D Rigopoulos, D Kassanos, E Trakakis TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Is ovarian SAHA syndrome (seborrhea, acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia) associated with insulin resistance? Of patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome, 17.7% had SAHA syndrome, which was […]

Group Releases Criteria for PCOS Diagnosis

Published: Oct 28, 2013 | Updated: Oct 28, 2013 By Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Full Story:  http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/GeneralEndocrinology/42519 Action Points Clinical practice guidelines from the Endocrine Society suggest using the Rotterdam criteria for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome — which includes presence of two of the following criteria: androgen excess, ovulatory dysfunction, or polycystic ovaries. […]

Low-Carb Diet’s Effect on Insulin May Ease Ovarian Syndrome

Published: May 21, 2013 | Updated: May 22, 2013 By Kristina Fiore , Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Note that this crossover study demonstrated an improvement in various metabolic factors, including testosterone levels, among women with PCOS while on a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Be aware that HDL cholesterol levels were improved on the low-carbohydrate diet, […]

Polycystic Ovary Tied to Higher Diabetes, CVD

Published: Apr 12, 2013 By Cole Petrochko , Staff Writer, MedPage Today Action Points This retrospective study demonstrated that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a significantly higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes. The study also confirms that these women have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and angina. Women with […]

Polycystic Ovary Tied to Higher Diabetes, CVD

MedPageToday.com Published: Apr 12, 2013 By Cole Petrochko , Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story Action Points This retrospective study demonstrated that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a significantly higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes. The study also confirms that these women have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and […]