Characterization of unilateral polycystic ovary compared with polycystic ovary syndrome

Liang-Qing Yao; Jian-Quan Kuang; You-Ji Feng; Dong-Zi Yang; Lin Li; Cong-Jian Xu

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.08.054

Characterization of unilateral polycystic ovary compared with polycystic ovary syndrome

Fertil Steril. 2006 Mar;85(3):805-8. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.08.054.

Authors

Liang-Qing Yao¹, Jian-Quan Kuang, You-Ji Feng, Dong-Zi Yang, Lin Li, Cong-Jian Xu

Affiliation

¹ Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China. [email protected]

PMID: 16500371
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.08.054

Abstract

Twelve patients with unilateral polycystic ovarian morphology demonstrated milder degrees of ovarian and other endocrine dysfunction than polycystic ovary syndrome patients and had fewer incidences of hyperprolactinemia and hyperandrogenism.

Publication types

Comparative Study
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Endocrine Glands / physiopathology
Female
Hirsutism / etiology
Humans
Hyperandrogenism / epidemiology
Hyperandrogenism / etiology
Hyperprolactinemia / epidemiology
Hyperprolactinemia / etiology
Incidence
Infertility, Female / epidemiology
Infertility, Female / etiology
Menstruation Disturbances / epidemiology
Menstruation Disturbances / etiology
Obesity / etiology
Ovary / pathology
Ovary / physiopathology
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / complications*
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / pathology
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / physiopathology*
Severity of Illness Index