http://www.insidepcos.com en-us http://www.insidepcos.com N/A healthmattersnow@yahoo.com Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:16:13 -0400 20 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/614/1/The-Importance-of-Diagnosing-the-Polycystic-Ovary-Syndrome.html Early diagnosis of the syndrome and close long-term follow-up and screening for diabetes and cardiovascular disease are warranted. An opportunity exists for preventive therapy, which should improve the reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular risks. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/613/1/Women-with-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-gain-regular-menstrual-cycles-when-ageing.html The development of a new balance in the polycystic ovary, solely caused by follicle loss through the process of ovarian ageing, can explain the occurrence of regular cycles in older patients with PCOS. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/612/1/Lean-Women-with-Polycystic-Ovary-Syndrome-Respond-to-Insulin-Reduction.html It is unknown whether hyperinsulinemia plays a role in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in normal weight or thin women. Evidence indicates that these women are insulin resistant and hyperinsulinemic... temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/611/1/Restoration-of-Reproductive-Potential-by-Lifestyle-Modification-in-Obese-Polycystic-Ovary-Syndrome.html Lifestyle modification without rapid weight loss leads to a reduction of central fat and improved insulin sensitivity, which restores ovulation in overweight infertile women with PCOS. Lifestyle modification is the best initial management for obese women seeking to improve their reproductive function. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/610/1/Obesity-and-weight-loss-in-polycystic-ovary-syndrome.html Obesity is a prominent feature of PCOS; at least 50% of patients with PCOS are obese temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/609/1/Orlistat-Is-as-Beneficial-as-Metformin-in-the-Treatment-of-Polycystic-Ovarian-Syndrome.html In this study, orlistat produced a significant reduction in weight and total testosterone. The reduction in total testosterone was similar to that seen after treatment with metformin. Therefore, orlistat may prove to be a useful adjunct in the treatment of PCOS. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/608/1/Metformin-does-not-improve-weight-loss-or-menstrual-frequency-in-obese-patients-with-PCOS.html Weight loss alone through lifestyle changes improves menstrual frequency temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/607/1/Development-of-polycystic-ovary-syndrome-involvement-of-genetic-and-environmental-factors.html It is suggested that, in human females, exposure to excess androgen, at any stage from fetal development of the ovary to the onset of puberty, leads to many of the characteristic features of PCOS temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/606/1/Polycystic-ovary-syndrome-in-bulimic-women.html An association between bulimia nervosa and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been suggested but also questioned. temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.insidepcos.com/articles/605/1/-quotHidden-Illnesses---Looking-Good-But-Not-Feeling-Fine.html I get stares and looks," says the 65-year-old San Diego resident, who asked that her full name notbe used. "No one has ever commented to me, but their looks say, 'Why are you parking there?' " temp@yahoo.com (PCOS Research) Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400