Influence of combined oral contraceptives on polycystic ovarian morphology-related parameters in Korean women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Park, Chan-Hong; Chun, Sungwook

doi:10.5468/ogs.2020.63.1.80

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“…In recent years, the incidence of PCOS has increased, resulting in higher disability-adjusted life-years [104]. There are different therapeutic approaches for management of PCOS [105][106][107]. The underlying pathophysiological mechanisms contributing to the development of PCOS are multifactorial; PCOS is more than one reproductive disorder [108].…”

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Possible cognition changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a narrative review

Naz¹,

Rahnemaei²,

Tehrani³

et al. 2023

Obstet Gynecol Sci

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Nowadays, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and cognitive dysfunction are major health problems among female. This narrative review aimed to investigate cognitive dysfunction in female with PCOS. English and Persian articles published in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, PsycINFO, Scientific Information Database, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews until May 2022 were searched. Sixteen studies involving 850 female with PCOS and 974 controls were assessed. In these studies, the association between biochemical factors and symptoms of PCOS and memory, attention, executive functioning, information processing speed, and visuospatial skills was evaluated. The literature review revealed the possible cognitive changes in female with PCOS. This study summarized the different aspects of cognitive function in female with PCOS due to medication, psychological problems (mood disorders caused by disease symptoms and complications), and biochemical markers, such as metabolic and sex hormone abnormalities. Considering the existing scientific gap regarding the possibility of cognitive complications in female with PCOS, further biological studies should be conducted to evaluate the potential mechanisms involved.

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Possible cognition changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a narrative review

Naz¹,

Rahnemaei²,

Tehrani³

et al. 2023

Obstet Gynecol Sci

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“…In Pakistan alone, its prevalence accounts for 20.7% of women of reproductive age [ 6 ]. Oral contraceptives have been known to be given to PCOS patients which lowers anti-müllerian hormone and morphology of polycystic ovaries [ 7 ].…”

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Effects of high-intensity interval training and strength training on levels of testosterone and physical activity among women with polycystic ovary syndrome

2022

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ObjectivePolycystic ovary syndrome is a diverse endocrine disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism and ovulatory dysfunction. Hyperandrogenism affects body morphology, resulting in excess weight (overweight or obesity). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of high-intensity interval training on serum testosterone levels, body fat percentage, and level of physical activity among women with polycystic ovary syndrome.MethodsFifty participants were enrolled in the study and randomly allocated into two groups. Group A performed highintensity interval training on alternate days per week (total of 12 weeks) and group B performed strength training on alternate days per week (total of 12 weeks). Baseline and 12th-week assessments included serum testosterone levels, body fat percentage using the skinfold method, and level of physical activity assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.ResultsAfter 12 weeks of intervention, both groups showed significant improvements in all the outcomes. However, group A (high intensity interval training) showed statistically significant results compared to group B (strength training) in lowering serum testosterone levels (P=0.049) and body fat percentage (P=0.001) and increasing physical activity levels (P=0.006).ConclusionAfter 12 weeks of exercise, both exercises benefited the participants; however, high-intensity interval training specifically was found to be a more effective exercise regimen than strength training in reducing serum testosterone levels and body fat percentage and enhancing levels of physical activity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

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“…Acne, oily skin, excess facial and body hair growth, and hair loss are the symptoms of PCOS [ 2 ]. Metabolic abnormalities such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease, and gynecological cancer have also been observed in PCOS [ 3 ].…”

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Beneficial effects of Teucrium polium hydroalcoholic extract on letrozole-induced polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in rat model

Khosrowpour¹,

Fahimi²,

Jafari³

et al. 2022

Obstet Gynecol Sci

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that disrupts the menstrual cycle and causes infertility. Considering the increasing use of medicinal plants, the present study aimed to evaluate the effects of Teucrium polium L. on letrozole-induced PCOS in female rats. MethodsSix groups of rats (n=7 each) were evaluated. The control group received 1% carboxy methyl cellulose as vehicle, while the five other groups received letrozole 1 mg/kg orally for 21 days. After PCOS induction, the rats were orally administered T. polium extract (50, 100, 200 mg/kg) or metformin (200 mg/kg) for 28 days. Subsequently, body and ovarian weights and serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone were measured. Finally, the ovarian tissues were isolated for histological examination. ResultsThere were no significant changes in weekly body weight in any group. After 21 days of letrozole administration, PCOS induction was confirmed by estrous cycle irregularities and increased LH and testosterone levels. After treatment with the hydroalcoholic extract of T. polium, testosterone and LH levels were significantly reduced in all groups (P<0.05). Histological studies of ovaries in the metformin and T. polium groups exhibited normal follicular development with fewer and smaller cystic follicles than those in the PCOS group. ConclusionThe hydroalcoholic extract of T. polium improves serum levels of sex hormones, restores ovarian morphology in PCOS-induced rats, and is a good candidate for further clinical trials.

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Influence of combined oral contraceptives on polycystic ovarian morphology-related parameters in Korean women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Cited by 9 publications

References 40 publications

Possible cognition changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a narrative review

Possible cognition changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a narrative review

Effects of high-intensity interval training and strength training on levels of testosterone and physical activity among women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Beneficial effects of Teucrium polium hydroalcoholic extract on letrozole-induced polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in rat model

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