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POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME: ORIGINS AND IMPLICATIONS: Epidemiological aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Reproduction (Cambridge, England) - 1 Aug 2025
Joham Anju E, Rees D Aled, Shinkai Kanade, Forslund Maria, Tay Chau Thien, Teede Helena J
Abstract excerpt
In brief: PCOS is one of the most common endocrine disorders in reproductive-aged women, causing diverse clinical manifestations with significant long-term health impacts. This review provides contemporary epidemiological evidence on PCOS outcomes while highlighting methodological limitations and research priorities. Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 10-13% of women worldwide and is characterized...
Topics
- Humans
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Female
- Insulin Resistance
- Hyperandrogenism
- Obesity
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
