Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common health condition in women that involves irregular function of the ovaries. There are three key features of the condition, and the presence of any two of the following symptoms may lead to a diagnosis of PCOS.

What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Causes

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Symptoms

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Diagnosis

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Prognosis

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Pathogenesis

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Metabolic Syndrome

Genetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Recent Research into Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Contraceptive Pill

Latest Polycystic Ovary Syndrome News and Research

Study links ketogenic diet to improved menstrual health

Increasing ketones in the blood through a keto diet or supplements may help put irregular menstrual cycles back on schedule or even restart a period that appears to have stalled for good, new research suggests.

30 Oct 2024

Gut microbiota composition linked to PCOS subtypes: regional and testosterone-based variations found

This analysis uncovers gut microbiota variations in PCOS, emphasizing the role of testosterone and regional factors in understanding the disorder's complexity.

22 Oct 2024

Study reveals emotional eating risks in middle-aged women with PCOS

Emotional eating and uncontrolled eating are more common in middle-aged women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

17 Oct 2024

Researchers identify shared genetic variants between testosterone traits and PCOS

A genome-wide study reveals significant genetic overlap between polycystic ovary syndrome and testosterone-related traits, highlighting shared causal variants.

16 Oct 2024

How carnitine transporters boost reproductive health

Research uncovers the critical role of carnitine transporters in maintaining fertility by regulating energy metabolism and protecting reproductive cells from oxidative stress. It suggests new pathways for treating infertility through carnitine supplementation and targeted therapies.

6 Oct 2024

Antioxidant-rich diet could help lower risk of infertility in women, new study suggests

The study reveals that increased antioxidant consumption may protect against infertility in women, addressing oxidative stress in reproductive disorders.

3 Oct 2024

Scientists identify gut microbial signatures that distinguish diseases and predict health states

Study reveals significant gut microbial differences across diseases in the Chinese population, identifying universal microbial signatures that could predict disease states with high accuracy.

2 Oct 2024

Ketogenic diet restores menstrual cycles and boosts fertility in women with PCOS

A ketogenic diet restored menstrual cycles in all women with PCOS in a study, with over half of those desiring pregnancy achieving it. The diet could be a promising approach to enhance fertility.

15 Sep 2024

Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to greater risk of disordered eating in women

Women with the common reproductive and metabolic condition polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face a greater risk of developing bulimia, binge eating disorder and disordered eating, according to new research published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

8 Aug 2024

Drinking coffee daily linked to decreased PCOS risk

A recent study reveals that daily coffee consumption significantly reduces the risk of developing PCOS symptoms. Women who drank two cups of coffee daily were at a 70% lower risk of PCOS.

17 Jul 2024

Pregnancy loss risk heightened by family history of endocrine diseases

Women who have close family members with endocrine diseases, including type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), are at higher risk of pregnancy loss, a new study has found.

9 Jul 2024

First-in-class oral drug improves embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes in IVF

New research has demonstrated the effectiveness of a first-in-class oral, non-hormonal drug in increasing embryo implantation, pregnancy and live birth rates among infertile women who are undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

8 Jul 2024

PCOS linked to higher risk of adverse birth outcomes

The association between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and birth outcomes in women.

5 Jul 2024

Artemisinins: A new hope for women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Plant-derived compounds best known for their antimalarial properties relieve polycystic ovary syndrome, a major public health problem that affects millions of women worldwide.

13 Jun 2024

Antioxidants combat high-fat diet-induced female reproductive issues, study reveals

Researchers in Italy review how antioxidants from biological matrices can protect against reproductive issues caused by high-fat diets in women.

11 Jun 2024

Garlic proves potent in reducing blood sugar and cholesterol, study reveals

Study confirms garlic's significant benefits in lowering blood glucose and lipid levels, offering a natural remedy for metabolic disorders.

2 Jun 2024

Study links low oxytocin levels to symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome

The role of oxytocin (OT) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

29 May 2024

Heavy menstrual bleeding raises heart disease risk in young women

Study found that heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is linked to increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in young women, even without irregular menstruation.

28 May 2024

Clomiphene and dexamethasone boost fertility in PCOS patients

Combined clomiphene and dexamethasone treatment improves pregnancy and ovulation rates in PCOS patients, with minimal adverse effects. Further research is needed to optimize dosage and duration.

22 May 2024

The role of follicular fluid glutamine in granulosa cell apoptosis and ovulation

The study found that FSH controls follicular fluid (FF) glutamine levels to determine ovulation. In mice, ovulation starts from FF-exposing granulosa cell (GC) apoptosis. FF glutamine, which decreases in pre-ovulation porcine FF, elevates in PCOS patients FF.

17 May 2024

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Overview

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Causes

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Symptoms

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Diagnosis

Feature Articles

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Prognosis

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Pathogenesis

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Metabolic Syndrome

Genetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Recent Research into Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Contraceptive Pill

Latest Polycystic Ovary Syndrome News and Research

Study links ketogenic diet to improved menstrual health

Gut microbiota composition linked to PCOS subtypes: regional and testosterone-based variations found

Study reveals emotional eating risks in middle-aged women with PCOS

Researchers identify shared genetic variants between testosterone traits and PCOS

How carnitine transporters boost reproductive health

Antioxidant-rich diet could help lower risk of infertility in women, new study suggests

Scientists identify gut microbial signatures that distinguish diseases and predict health states

Ketogenic diet restores menstrual cycles and boosts fertility in women with PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to greater risk of disordered eating in women

Drinking coffee daily linked to decreased PCOS risk

Pregnancy loss risk heightened by family history of endocrine diseases

First-in-class oral drug improves embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes in IVF

PCOS linked to higher risk of adverse birth outcomes

Artemisinins: A new hope for women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Antioxidants combat high-fat diet-induced female reproductive issues, study reveals

Garlic proves potent in reducing blood sugar and cholesterol, study reveals

Study links low oxytocin levels to symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome

Heavy menstrual bleeding raises heart disease risk in young women

Clomiphene and dexamethasone boost fertility in PCOS patients

The role of follicular fluid glutamine in granulosa cell apoptosis and ovulation

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Overview

Feature Articles

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treatment

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Prognosis

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Pathogenesis

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Metabolic Syndrome

Genetics of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Recent Research into Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Contraceptive Pill

Latest Polycystic Ovary Syndrome News and Research

Shaping the Future of Neuroscience: A Conversation with Atlas Antibodies on the MolBoolean™ and the Impact of SfN 2024

How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

Inside the Alzheimer's Association: Dr. Heather Snyder on Driving Research and Collaboration

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