The pathophysiology of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is quite complex and different
mechanisms could contribute to hyperandrogenism and anovulation, which are the main …

OBJECTIVE: To perform a review and metaanalysis of the studies evaluating the status of
serum inflammatory markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). DESIGN …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) represents the most common endocrine dysfunction in
fertile women and it is considered a heterogeneous and multifaceted disorder, with multiple …

The genetic mechanisms underlying functional hyperandrogenism and the polycystic ovary
syndrome (PCOS) remain largely unknown. Given the large number of genetic variants …

BACKGROUND The relation between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and
cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains unclear. In an attempt to provide high-quality …

This paper presents the eleventh update of the human obesity gene map, which
incorporates published results up to the end of October 2004. Evidence from single‐gene …

Context: Insulin resistance and obesity are common features of the polycystic ovary
syndrome (PCOS). Weight loss and use of insulin-lowering drugs have been shown to …

BACKGROUND: Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an increased
prevalence of insulin resistance (IR) and related disorders. Elevated serum levels of cellular …

Background: It is controversial whether the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) per se
increases low-grade chronic inflammation and whether this relates to central fat excess. In …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinopathies in women
of fertile age. Obesity is encountered in 30–70% of PCOS-affected women, and its presence …