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Stress, infertility ‘interwoven’ in PCOS, but treatments may improve odds for pregnancy
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher likelihood of experiencing infertility and subfertility, which can harm mental health and trigger stress, but not everyone with this disorder will require assisted reproduction to conceive.
Disordered eating more common in PCOS, regardless of body weight
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to have any form of disordered eating, particularly bulimia or binge eating disorder, suggesting a weight-neutral treatment plan could be beneficial, data show.
Q&A: Understanding the unique health care needs of midlife women with PCOS
Hormonal dysregulation seen in polycystic ovary syndrome can cause a cascade of issues for women, from hirsutism and weight gain to subfertility and type 2 diabetes. Yet beyond the reproductive years, the condition is often ignored.
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Risk for heart, liver disease may vary between PCOS subtypes
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome and high androgen levels may have a higher risk for liver disease than those with PCOS and normal androgen levels, according to an analysis of UK Biobank data.
VIDEO: Subtyping, new mechanisms among hot topics in PCOS research
BOSTON — In this video exclusive, Andrea Dunaif, MD, discusses some of the latest research on polycystic ovary syndrome featured at the ENDO 2024.
Botanical, alternative treatments show promise in acne vulgaris treatment
Utilizing alternative, botanical treatments for acne may target the underlying causes of disease and improve severity, according to a study.
More studies needed to assess effects of inositol on PCOS outcomes
Findings on the use of inositol for managing polycystic ovary syndrome are inconclusive, with results varying based on therapy, trial design and outcomes reported, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Addressing hormonal imbalances with lifestyle changes improves women’s skin appearance
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Addressing the internal hormonal changes in women will directly affect the appearance of their skin, according to a speaker at South Beach Symposium.
Study: Women with polycystic ovary syndrome face increased risk for suicide attempts
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome were at a more than eightfold risk for attempting suicide, with young adults particularly susceptible to risk, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Menstrual cycle disorders tied to increasing CVD risk in young women, teens
PHILADELPHIA — Two common reproductive health conditions, dysmenorrhea and polycystic ovary syndrome, are associated with increasing CVD risk in women, according to research presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
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