Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common ovarian disorder associated with
androgen excess in women, which justifies the growing interest of endocrinologists. Great …

BACKGROUND Hirsutism, defined by the presence of excessive terminal hair in androgen-
sensitive areas of the female body, is one of the most common disorders in women during …

The polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting
women. It has multiple components—reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular—with …

Background The risk of sudden death from cardiac causes in the general population peaks
from 6 am to noon and has a nadir from midnight to 6 am Obstructive sleep apnea is highly …

Background Venous thromboses are well‐established complications of hormonal therapy.
Thrombosis risk is seen with both hormonal contraceptive agents and with hormone …

Hirsutism is defined as the presence of terminal hair with male pattern distribution in women.
While in the general population, hirsutism affects around 4–11% of women, it is the main …

Combined oral contraceptives (COC) are the most often used treatment modality for
polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Undisputedly, COC suppress androgen production, thus …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women of
reproductive age that is associated with significant adverse short-and long-term health …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a relevant cause of infertility, is a heterogeneous,
endocrine disorder affecting up to 10–15% of women in reproductive age. Besides …

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of oral contraceptive pills containing desogestrel,
cyproterone acetate, and drospirenone, in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), after 6 and 12 …