Researchers recently unveiled a potential new PCOS treatment that restored ovarian function and improved hormonal and metabolic regulation in mice. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a pervasive ...

Extraglandular Sources of Cortisol Production & Metabolism & Their Role in the Pathophysiology of PCOS The regulation of peripheral cortisol metabolism, particularly in the visceral fat tissues and ...

PCOS symptoms include excess hair growth, weight gain, acne, darkened skin, and thinning hair. Women with PCOS may also experience irregular periods because of disrupted ovulation. It's important to ...

In this interview, Dr. Andrea Dunaif talks to News-Medical about their genetic analysis study which suggests there are different subtypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and the impacts that this ...

Epidemiologist Margaret Du says women with PCOS may benefit from increased surveillance for pancreatic cancer, although more research is needed. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder ...

Scientists have discovered a common genetic variant in half of all women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The genetic alteration causes high levels of testosterone and may be the cause of the ...

Teenagers are increasingly affected by PCOS, a hormonal disorder causing irregular periods, acne, excessive hair, and weight gain. Linked to insulin resistance, it raises risks of diabetes and heart ...

After years of advocacy and research, clinicians increasingly recognize the physical symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. Yet, many women with PCOS have a range of serious psychosocial comorbidities ...

PCOS may cause hair loss because it is linked to elevated levels of DHT, which causes balding. Hair loss in women with PCOS usually shows up along the hair part, where it start to thin. Treat ...

Division of Endocrinology, Department of Clinical Medicine, University Alma Mater Studiorum, St. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Via Massarenti 9, 40138, Bologna, Italy. The authors have no relevant ...