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Polycystic ovarian morphology in postmenarchal adolescents.

Codner E, Villarroel C, Eyzaguirre FC, López P, Merino PM, Pérez-Bravo F, Iñiguez G, Cassorla F

Institute of Maternal and Child Research, School of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile. ecodner@med.uchile.cl

Published 24 January 2011 in Fertil Steril, 95(2): 702-6.e1-2.
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Articles on Polycystic Ovaries published 7 January 2011:

Upper trunk fat assessment and its relationship with metabolic and biochemical variables and body fat in polycystic ovary syndrome.   J Hum Nutr Diet, 24(1): 39-46.

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Upper trunk fat assessment and its relationship with metabolic and biochemical variables and body fat in polycystic ovary syndrome.   J Hum Nutr Diet, 24(1): 39-46.

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Articles on Polycystic Ovaries published 29 December 2010:

Impact of electro-acupuncture and physical exercise on hyperandrogenism and oligo/amenorrhea in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.   Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab, 300(1): E37-45.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, is characterized by hyperandrogenism, oligo/amenorrhea, and polycystic ovaries. We aimed to determine whether low-frequency electro-acupuncture (EA) would decrease hyperandrogenism and improve oligo/amenorrhea more effectively than physical exercise or no intervention. We randomized 84 women with PCOS, aged 18-37 yr, to 16 wk of low-frequency EA, physical exercise, or no intervention. The primary ... [Abstract] [Full-text]

Articles on Polycystic Ovaries published 20 December 2010:

An appraisal of serum preptin levels in PCOS.   Fertil Steril, 95(1): 314-6.

Plasma preptin levels were higher in women with PCOS compared with the control group (mean±SD, 823.2±140.7 vs. 324.9±147.3 pg/mL). This article suggests a potential role of preptin in the pathogenesis of PCOS. [Abstract] [Full-text]

Increased monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 levels indicating early vascular damage in lean young PCOS patients.   Fertil Steril, 95(1): 295-7.

Serum levels of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and C-reactive protein levels, as early signs of vascular damage and cardiovascular disease, were increased in young, lean patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Serum monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 levels were positively correlated with serum LH, T, and C-reactive protein levels. [Abstract] [Full-text]

Berberine reduces insulin resistance induced by dexamethasone in theca cells in vitro.   Fertil Steril, 95(1): 461-3.

Theca cells with dexamethasone-induced insulin resistance showed defective glucose uptake and excessive testosterone production, both of which were effectively antagonized by berberine. Therefore, insulin-resistant theca cells may contribute to the pathogenesis of hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovary syndrome. [Abstract] [Full-text]

Periodontal disease in polycystic ovary syndrome.   Fertil Steril, 95(1): 320-3.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and periodontal disease (inflammatory diseases of the tissues around teeth) are common disorders associated with diabetes and cardiometabolic risk. Comprehensively examining the periodontal status in PCOS, this study suggests that the susceptibility for periodontal disease may significantly increase in patients with PCOS compared with healthy young women, and that local/periodontal oxidant status appears to be affected in PCOS. [Abstract] [Full-text]

Ischemia-modified albumin and cardiovascular risk markers in polycystic ovary syndrome with or without insulin resistance.   Fertil Steril, 95(1): 310-3.

The aim of this study was to evaluate ischemia-modified albumin levels (IMA) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) cases with and without insulin resistance and the correlation of IMA with carotid intima media thickness, homocysteine, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels. Significantly higher levels of IMA in young lean PCOS cases, more relevant in insulin resistant cases, indicates chronic hypoxia and oxidative stress which might play a role in the metabolic consequences in PCOS. [Abstract] [Full-text]

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