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1. Lipid and lipoprotein profile in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Author: Macut D; Panidis D; Glisic B; Spanos N; Petakov M; Bjekic J; Stanojlovic O; Rousso D; Kourtis A; Bozic I; Damjanovic S;
Institution: Institute of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Clinical Center of Serbia, Dr Subotica 13, Belgrade 11000, Serbia. macut@EUnet.rs
Journal: Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2008 Apr;86(4):199-204.
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2. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a patient with hirsutism.

Author: Yildiz BO;
Institution: Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. yildizbo@yahoo.com
Journal: Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab. 2008 May;4(5):294-300. Epub 2008 Mar 11.
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3. Hyperandrogenism and hyperinsulinism in children of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a controlled study.

Author: Kent SC; Gnatuk CL; Kunselman AR; Demers LM; Lee PA; Legro RS;
Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Penn State College of Medicine, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.
Journal: J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 May;93(5):1662-9. Epub 2008 Feb 12.
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4. Polycystic ovary syndrome: early detection in the adolescent.

Author: Jeffrey Chang R; Coffler MS;
Institution: Department of Reproductive Medicine, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, California, USA. rjchang@ucsd.edu
Journal: Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Mar;50(1):178-87.
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5. Diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Author: Trivax B; Azziz R;
Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Journal: Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Mar;50(1):168-77.
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6. Quality of life and psychological morbidity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: body mass index, age and the provision of patient information are significant modifiers.

Author: Ching HL; Burke V; Stuckey BG;
Institution: Keogh Institute for Medical Research, Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia.
Journal: Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2007 Mar;66(3):373-9.
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7. Polycystic ovary syndrome and risk of uterine leiomyomata.

Author: Wise LA; Palmer JR; Stewart EA; Rosenberg L;
Institution: Slone Epidemiology Center, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA. lwise@slone.bu.edu
Journal: Fertil Steril. 2007 May;87(5):1108-15. Epub 2007 Jan 22.
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8. Intractable early childhood obesity as the initial sign of insulin resistant hyperinsulinism and precursor of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Author: Littlejohn EE; Weiss RE; Deplewski D; Edidin DV; Rosenfield R;
Institution: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Endocrinology, 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, IL 60637, USA. ebaumann@peds.bsd.uchicago.edu
Journal: J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Jan;20(1):41-51.
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9. Metabolic and cardiovascular changes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Author: Meden-Vrtovec H; Vrtovec B; Osredkar J;
Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia. helena.meden@kclj.si
Journal: Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2007 Nov;99(2):87-90. Epub 2007 Sep 27.
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10. Early metabolic derangements in daughters of women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Author: Sir-Petermann T; Maliqueo M; Codner E; Echiburu B; Crisosto N; Perez V; Perez-Bravo F; Cassorla F;
Institution: Endocrinology and Metabolism Laboratory, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile. tsir@med.uchile.cl
Journal: J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Dec;92(12):4637-42. Epub 2007 Sep 11.
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11. Young obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome have evidence of early coronary atherosclerosis.

Author: Shroff R; Kerchner A; Maifeld M; Van Beek EJ; Jagasia D; Dokras A;
Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 52242, USA.
Journal: J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Dec;92(12):4609-14. Epub 2007 Sep 11.
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12. Polycystic ovary syndrome: a common reproductive and metabolic disorder necessitating early recognition and treatment.

Author: Futterweit W;
Institution: Division of Endocrinology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY 10029, USA. walter.futterweit@mssm.edu
Journal: Prim Care. 2007 Dec;34(4):761-89, vi.
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13. Polycystic ovary syndrome, oral contraceptives and metabolic issues: new perspectives and a unifying hypothesis.

Author: Nader S; Diamanti-Kandarakis E;
Institution: Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology), University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX, USA. shahla.nader-eftekhare@uth.tmc.edu
Journal: Hum Reprod. 2007 Feb;22(2):317-22. Epub 2006 Nov 10.
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14. Genetics of polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Author: Nam Menke M; Strauss JF 3rd;
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, Virginia, USA. mnam@mcvh-vcu.edu
Journal: Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Mar;50(1):188-204.
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15. The effect of cinnamon extract on insulin resistance parameters in polycystic ovary syndrome: a pilot study.

Author: Wang JG; Anderson RA; Graham GM 3rd; Chu MC; Sauer MV; Guarnaccia MM; Lobo RA;
Institution: Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York.
Journal: Fertil Steril. 2007 Feb 12;.
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16. Prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Author: Gambarin-Gelwan M; Kinkhabwala SV; Schiano TD; Bodian C; Yeh HC; Futterweit W;
Institution: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10021, USA. mag2046@med.cornell.edu
Journal: Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2007 Apr;5(4):496-501. Epub 2007 Feb 6.
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17. Metformin versus oral contraceptive pill in polycystic ovary syndrome: a Cochrane review.

Author: Costello MF; Shrestha B; Eden J; Johnson NP; Sjoblom P;
Institution: Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Women's and Children's Health, University of New South Wales, Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney, NSW, 2031, Australia.
Journal: Hum Reprod. 2007 May;22(5):1200-9. Epub 2007 Jan 29.
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18. Metabolic syndrome and cardiometabolic risk in PCOS.

Author: Cussons AJ; Stuckey BG; Watts GF;
Institution: School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of Western Australia, Royal Perth Hospital, GPO Box X2213, Perth, Western Australia.
Journal: Curr Diab Rep. 2007 Feb;7(1):66-73.
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19. Pregnancy considerations in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Author: Legro RS;
Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Penn State College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA. RSL1@psu.edu
Journal: Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Mar;50(1):295-304.
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20. Obesity and lifestyle management in polycystic ovary syndrome.

Author: Hoeger KM;
Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York, USA. Kathy_Hoeger@urmc.rochester.edu
Journal: Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Mar;50(1):277-94.
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21. Vascular dysfunction during pregnancy in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Author: Hu S; Leonard A; Seifalian A; Hardiman P;
Institution: Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology London UK.
Journal: Hum Reprod. 2007 Mar 16;.
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22. A new perspective in diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome.

Author: Ertorer ME; Anaforoglu I; Bozkirli E; Bakiner O; Tutuncu NB; Demirag NG;
Institution: Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Baskent University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. e_ertorer@yahoo.com
Journal: J Natl Med Assoc. 2007 Feb;99(2):149-52.
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23. Itchy-dry eye associated with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Author: Bonini S; Mantelli F; Moretti C; Lambiase A; Bonini S; Micera A;
Institution: Interdisciplinary Center for Biomedical Research (CIR), Laboratory of Ophthalmology, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Italy; IRCCS G.B. Bietti Eye Foundation, Rome, Italy.
Journal: Am J Ophthalmol. 2007 May;143(5):763-771. Epub 2007 Mar 23.
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24. Polycystic ovary syndrome and obesity: non pharmacological approaches.

Author: Orio F; Falbo A; Grieco A; Russo T; Oppedisano RM; Sacchinelli A; Giallauria F; Santoro T; Tafuri D; Colao AM; Palomba S;
Institution: Dipartimento di Endocrinologia, Facolta di Scienze Motorie, Universita degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope, Napoli, Italy.
Journal: Minerva Ginecol. 2007 Feb;59(1):63-73.
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25. Androgen excess and cardiovascular risk.

Author: Rizzo M; Rini GB; Carmina E;
Institution: Department of Clinical Medicine and Emerging Diseases, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Journal: Minerva Endocrinol. 2007 Mar;32(1):67-71.
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26. Laser hair removal in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Author: McGill DJ; Hutchison C; McKenzie E; McSherry E; Mackay IR;
Institution: Laser Suite, Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit, Jubilee Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, 84 Castle Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire G4 0SF, UK. djmcgill@canniesburn.org
Journal: J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2007;60(4):426-31. Epub 2007 Jan 16.
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27. Effect of spearmint (Mentha spicata Labiatae) teas on androgen levels in women with hirsutism.

Author: Akdogan M; Tamer MN; Cure E; Cure MC; Koroglu BK; Delibas N;
Institution: Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey.
Journal: Phytother Res. 2007 May;21(5):444-7.
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28. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS): a significant contributor to the overall burden of type 2 diabetes in women.

Author: Talbott EO; Zborowski JV; Rager JR; Kip KE; Xu X; Orchard TJ;
Institution: Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15261, USA. eot1@pitt.edu
Journal: J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2007 Mar;16(2):191-7.
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29. Polycystic ovary syndrome: A component of metabolic syndrome?

Author: Vignesh JP; Mohan V;
Institution: Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialties Centre and Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Gopalapuram, Chennai, India. drmohans@vsnl.com.
Journal: J Postgrad Med. 2007 April-June;53(2):128-134.
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30. Therapeutic options in the polycystic ovary syndrome.

Author: Bhathena RK;
Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Petit Parsee General and Masina Hospitals, 40 Cuffe Parade, Bombay 5, India. rkbhathena@hotmail.com
Journal: J Obstet Gynaecol. 2007 Feb;27(2):123-9.
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31. Current Approaches to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Youth.

Author: Harwood K; Vuguin P; Dimartino-Nardi J;
Institution: Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, N.Y., USA.
Journal: Horm Res. 2007 Apr 5;68(5):209-217.
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32. Increased risk of depressive disorders in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Author: Hollinrake E; Abreu A; Maifeld M; Van Voorhis BJ; Dokras A;
Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Journal: Fertil Steril. 2007 Mar 28;.
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33. Obesity is the Major Determinant of the Abnormalities in Blood Pressure Found in Young Women with the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Author: Luque-Ramirez M; Alvarez-Blasco F; Mendieta-Azcona C; Botella-Carretero JI; Escobar-Morreale HF;
Institution: Department of Endocrinology, Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal & Univeridad de Alcala, (M.L.-R., F.A.-B, J.I.B.-C, H.F.E.-M) and Department of Vascular Surgery, Hospital Universitario La Paz (C.M.-A), Madrid, Spain.
Journal: J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Mar 27;.
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34. Metabolic profile in sons of women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Author: Recabarren SE; Smith R; Rios R; Maliqueo M; Echiburu B; Codner E; Cassorla F; Rojas P; Sir-Petermann T;
Institution: Laboratory of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine West Division, School of Medicine, Las Palmeras 299, Interior Quinta Normal, Casilla, Correo 33, Santiago, Chile.
Journal: J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 May;93(5):1820-6. Epub 2008 Jan 29.
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