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Prevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome in Indian adolescents.

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Prevalence of PCOS in Indian adolescents is 9.13%.This draws attention to the issue of early diagnosis in adolescent girls.
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This article is published in Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.The article was published on 2011-08-01. It has received 208 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Polycystic ovary & Hyperandrogenism.

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The prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in reproductive-aged women of different ethnicity: a systematic review and meta-analysis

TL;DR: There is variation in prevalence of PCOS under different diagnostic criteria and across ethnic groups, which emphasises the need for ethnicity-specific guidelines for PCOS to prevent under- or over-diagnosis of the condition.
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A cross-sectional study of polycystic ovarian syndrome among adolescent and young girls in Mumbai, India

TL;DR: This study demonstrates that PCOS is an emerging disorder during adolescence and screening could provide opportunity to target the group for promoting healthy lifestyles and early interventions to prevent future morbidities.
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Understanding variation in prevalence estimates of polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

TL;DR: Heterogeneity in prevalence estimates for PCOS reflect the broad clinical spectrum of the condition, lack of standardization of the elements within each set of diagnostic criteria and the use of a range of diagnostic cut-offs, as well as potential differences between study populations.
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Genetic Basis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Current Perspectives.

TL;DR: The present study discusses the clinical spectrum, the genetics, and the variants identified as being associated with PCOS, and discusses the current status of the treatment modalities, which is important to find new ways of treatment.
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Revised 2003 consensus on diagnostic criteria and long-term health risks related to polycystic ovary syndrome

TL;DR: Since the 1990 NIH-sponsored conference on polycystic ovary syndrome, it has become appreciated that the syndrome encompasses a broader spectrum of signs and symptoms of ovarian dysfunction than those defined by the original diagnostic criteria.
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Men at risk: occupation and male infertility☆

TL;DR: There is accumulating evidence that workplace exposure to toxic substances contributes to male infertility, and men suffering from infertility problems may do well to look at their occupations, where exposure to certain substances may be a contributory factor.
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The Prevalence and Features of the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in an Unselected Population

TL;DR: Data from a large representative unselected population support the concept that PCOS is the most common endocrine abnormality of reproductive-aged women in the United States.
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Prevalence of the polycystic ovary syndrome in unselected Black and White women of the Southeastern United States : A prospective study

TL;DR: In a consecutive population of unselected women the prevalence of hirsutism varied from 2-8% depending on the chosen cut-off F-G score, with no significant difference between White and Black women.
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The prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in a community sample assessed under contrasting diagnostic criteria

TL;DR: The Rotterdam and AES prevalence estimates were up to twice that obtained with the NIH criteria in this, as well as other prevalence studies, drawing attention to the issue of many women with PCOS in the community remaining undiagnosed.
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