Efficacy Study of the OV-Watch™ Personal Fertility Monitor for Women Using Clomiphene Citrate.
InfertilityAnovulation1 moreThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the OV-Watch to predict ovulation while women are taking clomiphene citrate.
Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
AtherosclerosisCardiovascular Diseases4 moreTo investigate whether women with Polycystic Ovary syndrome (PCOS) have evidence of an increased prevalence rate of subclinical atherosclerosis as measured by the presence of plaque, increased intima-medial carotid artery wall thickness and lower brachial artery flow mediated vasodilation.
The Effect of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on Pelvic Floor Structure and Function
Reproductive System DisorderUrinary Incontinence2 morePolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinological disorder in women of reproductive age, and its prevalence is reported to be 6-21% in women aged 15-49 (1). Although its etiopathogenesis is still not clear, it is known that it is due to the disregulation of ovarian steroidogenesis under the influence of some environmental and genetic factors. Diagnosis of ESHRE / ASRM has set Rotterdam criteria in 2003; one of these criteria is the presence of hyperandrogenism (2). Hyperandrogenism leads to an increase in general muscle mass in the body (1, 3, 4). Pelvic floor muscles are associated with urethra in the anterior compartment, rectum and anus in the posterior compartment, and uterine support in the apex; major urinary and fecal continence ensuring its functions in order to stop in the appropriate position of the pelvic organs (5). The well-being of the pelvic floor muscle strength has a protective effect from urinary and fecal incontinence. It has been emphasized that the "anogenital distance" determined by the measurement of the anal region anterior to the clitoris anterior may also be a criteria in the diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (7,8,9). In this study, patients in the reproductive age between 18-40 years, who applied to our gynecology outpatient clinic and were diagnosed as PCOS according to Rotterdam criteria wil be study gorup and the women without PCOS will be control group. We aimed to evaluate the pelvic muscle strength with perineometry, to measure anogenital distance and to determine possible relationships with each other. In addition to demographic information, ICIQ-SF (Urinary incontinence inquiry short form) will also be taken to evaluate pelvic floor function (10).
Hepassocin Levels in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Hepassocin (Hepatocyte-derived Fibrinogen-related Protein 1)Polycystic Ovary Syndrome2 moreThe investigators aimed to investigate hepassocin levels in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). There are 3 groups aged between 18 and 35 years as non-obese healthy women, non-obese women with PCOS, and obese women (BMI>30) with PCOS.
The Effect of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on the Embryo Morphokinetics ( PCOS )
PCOSPolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine and metabolic syndrome which accounts for 75% of women with anovulatory infertility. The cause of infertility in PCOS is already unknown. Although efforts have been made, many PCOS patients turned out to have worse oocyte maturity and IVF outcomes. Time-lapse analysis of embryo development can detect the abnormal timeline and cleavage mode which may affect the embryo viability of PCOS. However, there are still some debates on the effect of PCOS on the early embryo development by time-lapse analysis.
Impact of PCOS on Periodontal Status of Adolescent and Adult Age Group Women
Polycystic Ovary SyndromeGingival InflammationPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy in women, primarily affecting the reproductive system, with substantial collateral negative health effects on metabolic, psychological, and cardiovascular functions. Patients with this syndrome are at higher risk of developing insulin resistance (IR), obesity, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and endometrial carcinoma.IR and hyperinsulinemia are responsible for the low-grade chronic systemic inflammation. Periodontitis, an immuno-inflammatory disease, is a result of interaction between bacterial attack and host inflammatory response, causing inflammation of supporting tissues of the teeth leading to tissue destruction and tooth loss. Chronic low-grade inflammation is emerging as a plausible etiologic mechanism linking periodontal disease and many systemic diseases. Previous cross-sectional studies described a possible relationship between PCOS and periodontitis and the impact of PCOS on gingival inflammation and vice-versa in terms of increased inflammatory markers (hsCRP, IL-6, IL-17 and TNF-α). In PCOS females, there is an alteration of various hormone levels in the body. Female sex steroid hormones play a key role in periodontal disease progression and periodontal and implant wound healing. Human gingiva has the capacity to metabolize hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. Moreover, gingival tissue exhibits receptors for such hormones and it is considered as a target organ for their direct action. These hormones might act on gingival cells by changing the effectiveness of the epithelial barrier to bacterial injury or by affecting the collagen maintenance and repair. To avoid periodontal implications as these hormonal changes can worsen the vulnerability to plaque-induced periodontal disease. So, present study is going to conduct in females with PCOS and periodontitis at different age groups like adolescent and adult age groups. AIM - Assessment of impact of polycystic ovary syndrome on periodontal status of women of adolescent and adult age groups.
Combined Chromium With Letrozole Versus Letrozole Only in Induction of Ovulation in Patients With...
Polycystic Ovary SyndromeCombined letrozole with chromium versus letrozole only in induction of ovulation in polycystic ovary syndrome
Cost Effectiveness Analysis for Induction of Ovulation in the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Letrozole...
InfertilityTo evaluate cost effectiveness of Letrozole versus clomiphene citrate (CC) in induction of ovulation in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Brain Metabolism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin ResistanceThe purpose of this study is to investigate whether higher insulin resistance in young women with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with reduced cerebral metabolic rate of glucose (CMRglu). Brain volumes using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and quantitative cerebral glucose uptake using dynamic positron emission tomography (PET) were obtained.
Androgen Metabolism and Reproductive Outcome
Polycystic Ovary SyndromeHealthy Pregnant WomenThe aim of this study is to determine maternal androgen metabolism during pregnancy and the impact of androgen disorders on mothers and infants.