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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Known as: disease ovary polycystic, Ovary Syndrome, Polycystic, polycystic ovary disorder 
A complex disorder characterized by infertility, HIRSUTISM; OBESITY; and various menstrual disturbances such as OLIGOMENORRHEA; AMENORRHEA… 
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Endocrine System DiseasesOvarian CystsSyndromeUnspecified ovarian dysfunction

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Highly Cited
2016
Highly Cited
2016
Fresh versus Frozen Embryos for Infertility in the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
BACKGROUND The transfer of fresh embryos is generally preferred over the transfer of frozen embryos for in vitro fertilization… 
Review
2014
Review
2014
The polycystic ovary syndrome: a position statement from the European Society of Endocrinology.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common ovarian disorder associated with androgen excess in women, which justifies… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Association of hypovitaminosis D with metabolic disturbances in polycystic ovary syndrome.
OBJECTIVES Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) frequently suffer from metabolic disturbances, in particular from insulin… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
The genetic basis of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. The disorder is characterized by… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Defects in insulin receptor signaling in vivo in the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are insulin resistant secondary to a postbinding defect in insulin signaling… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Association of the steroid synthesis gene CYP11a with polycystic ovary syndrome and hyperandrogenism.
Biochemical data implicate an underlying disorder of androgen biosynthesis and/or metabolism in the aetiology of polycystic ovary… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Hypersecretion of androstenedione by isolated thecal cells from polycystic ovaries.
The aim of this study was to examine the hypothesis that hypersecretion of ovarian androgens in polycystic ovary syndrome results… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome
: Due to the comprehensive examination of 50 patients with ovarian polycystosis the authors suggested that ultrasound… 
Review
1980
Review
1980
REVIEW ARTICLE: THE POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME
An extensive literature dealing with studies on the pathophysiology of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO) has accumulated over… 
Highly Cited
1976
Highly Cited
1976
Characterization of the inappropriate gonadotropin secretion in polycystic ovary syndrome.
To evaluate gonadotropin release in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO), one or more of the following hypothalamic-pituitary function… 
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