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January 23, 2023
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Magnesium supplementation does not improve androgen levels, hirsutism, sleep in PCOS

Magnesium supplementation does not improve androgen levels, hirsutism, sleep in PCOS

Magnesium supplementation for 10 weeks led to no beneficial effects for women with polycystic ovary syndrome experiencing hyperandrogenism, hirsutism and impaired sleep quality, researchers reported in Health Science Reports.

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October 31, 2022
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Irregular, long menstrual cycles may be indicative of future CVD

Irregular, long menstrual cycles may be indicative of future CVD

Irregular and long menstrual cycles were associated with elevated risk for incident CVD events, primarily CHD, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.

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October 26, 2022
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Patients with PCOS may find support, information from Instagram content

Patients with PCOS may find support, information from Instagram content

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Instagram users are engaging content about polycystic ovarian syndrome from accounts dedicated to the topic, and patients can be encouraged to find support there, according to findings presented here.

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October 26, 2022
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Polycystic ovary syndrome may lead to greater cognitive decline later in life

Polycystic ovary syndrome may lead to greater cognitive decline later in life

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Women with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have cognitive decline and reductions in white brain matter integrity than those without PCOS, according to a presenter.

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October 25, 2022
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PCOS may lead to early development of type 2 diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia

PCOS may lead to early development of type 2 diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes and may develop hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia earlier than those without PCOS, according to a speaker.

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October 11, 2022
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US regional variations seen in hormonal, metabolic profiles in polycystic ovary syndrome

US regional variations seen in hormonal, metabolic profiles in polycystic ovary syndrome

Regional differences in hormonal and metabolic profiles in polycystic ovary syndrome exist between women in Alabama, who are more likely to have hirsutism, and those California, who are more likely to have hyperandrogenemia.

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September 07, 2022
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Focus on cardiometabolic health across the lifespan at upcoming CMHC women’s masterclass

Focus on cardiometabolic health across the lifespan at upcoming CMHC women’s masterclass

The Cardiometabolic Health Congress’ Women’s Cardiometabolic Health and Wellness Masterclass will be held Sep. 9 to 11 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

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September 01, 2022
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Q&A: Clinical, research goals for PCOS Awareness Month

Q&A: Clinical, research goals for PCOS Awareness Month

September is designated Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month to raise awareness of the reproductive condition.

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August 04, 2022
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Women with PCOS have worse diet quality, exercise less than healthy controls

Women with PCOS have worse diet quality, exercise less than healthy controls

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have worse diet quality and engage in less physical activity than women without PCOS, according to findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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July 18, 2022
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Maternal PCOS linked to children’s hospitalization for certain morbidities

Maternal PCOS linked to children’s hospitalization for certain morbidities

Compared with other children, those born to mothers with polycystic ovary syndrome were more likely to be hospitalized for infectious diseases, allergy and other childhood morbidities, according to data published in Human Reproduction.

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