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The Impact of Obesity on Ovulation and the Menstrual Cycle

The impact of obesity on ovulation and the menstrual cycle was documented as early as the 1600s. It was a classification of women who reported obesity, prolonged or no menstrual…

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PCOS Diet With Easy Recipes to Help Relieve Symptoms

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common medical conditions women have and affects between 6-12% of the population. Along with metabolic abnormalities and irregular menstrual cycles, PCOS…

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Using AMH to Predict Ovarian Reserve

Anti-mullerian hormone, more commonly known as AMH, is an early and reliable predictor of ovarian reserve. Using AMH to predict ovarian reserve is thought to be more reliable because the…

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Five Things You Should Know About PCOS and Fertility

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a very common medical condition among women of reproductive age that is often caused by metabolic abnormalities and leads to irregular menses and infertility. Despite…

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Treatment Options for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a very common medical condition among women of reproductive age. It is often caused by metabolic abnormalities and leads to irregular menses and infertility. Despite…

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Metformin Increases Pregnancy Success for Infertility Patients With PCOS

A recent meta-analysis of 12 randomized clinical trials analyzed pregnancy rates amongst women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who were overweight and going through fertility treatment. This study found that…

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Metformin May Increase Full-Term Delivery in Women With PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 7-10% of women. The symptoms of PCOS usually present at puberty, but it may take many years before patients are correctly diagnosed. Diagnosing PCOS can…

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Can Inflammation Cause Lack of Ovulation?

Can inflammation cause lack of ovulation? Inflammation is bad. The effects of inflammation are worse and compounding. The associations have been correlated to cardiovascular disease. But also we must consider…

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Is A Continuing Source of Common Misunderstanding

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is an important medical condition that has both metabolic and reproductive impact. PCOS is extremely common and affects one in 10 women of reproductive age; however,…

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