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  2. Polycystic ovary syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Polycystic ovary syndrome, or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. [14] The syndrome is named after cysts which form on the ovaries of some women with this condition, though this is not a universal symptom and not the underlying cause of the disorder.

  3. Hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis - Wikipedia

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    HPG regulation in males, with the inhibin/activin system playing a similar role on GnRH-producing cells. The hypothalamus is located in the brain and secretes GnRH. [1] GnRH travels down the anterior portion of the pituitary via the hypophyseal portal system and binds to receptors on the secretory cells of the adenohypophysis. [2]

  4. Progestogen challenge test - Wikipedia

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    The progestogen challenge test, or progesterone withdrawal test, is a test used in the field of obstetrics and gynecology to evaluate a patient who is experiencing amenorrhea.

  5. Hyperthecosis - Wikipedia

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    These nests or islands of luteinized theca cells are scattered throughout the stroma of the ovary, rather than being confined to areas around cystic follicles as in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). These luteinized theca cells result in greater production of androgens.

  6. Ovarian culture - Wikipedia

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    Ovarian culture is an in-vitro process that allows for the investigation of the development, toxicology and pathology of the ovary. [1] This technique can also be used to study possible applications of fertility treatments e.g. isolating oocytes from primordial ovarian follicles that could be used for fertilisation.

  7. Ovulation - Wikipedia

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    Ovulation induction is a promising assisted reproductive technology for patients with conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and oligomenorrhea. It is also used in in vitro fertilization to make the follicles mature before egg retrieval.

  8. Amenorrhea - Wikipedia

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    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting 4–8% of women worldwide. [33] It is characterized by multiple cysts on the ovary, amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea, and increased androgens. [33]

  9. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta ...

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    The PRISMA flow diagram, depicting the flow of information through the different phases of a systematic review. PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) is an evidence-based minimum set of items aimed at helping scientific authors to report a wide array of systematic reviews and meta-analyses, primarily used to assess the benefits and harms of a health care ...