Publications by authors named "A Dokras"
Article Synopsis
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent health issue that can lead to various reproductive, metabolic, and psychological problems, highlighting the need for a collective approach to establish research priorities in this field.
- A comprehensive process involving international surveys, systematic reviews, and peer validation revealed over 150 key research priorities, focusing on diagnosis, care models, patient information, lifestyle management, and fertility treatments for those with PCOS.
- The resulting clinical research roadmap aims to direct future studies according to the needs and interests of women with PCOS and healthcare providers, addressing this commonly overlooked condition.
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at how well patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) understand their pregnancy risks and management before getting pregnant.
- Most patients had been pregnant before, but many experienced complications, and not enough were getting good advice about these issues.
- There’s a big need for doctors to do a better job of educating patients about the risks and management related to PCOS, especially for those with other health problems.
Objective: To assess whether the provision of fertility treatment for patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) varies by patient and physician-level demographic characteristics.
Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Setting: University health system.
Despite affecting ~11-13% of women globally, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a substantially understudied condition. PCOS, possibly extending to men's health, imposes a considerable health and economic burden worldwide. Diagnosis in adults follows the International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, requiring two out of three criteria - clinical or biochemical hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and/or specific ovarian morphological characteristics or elevated anti-Müllerian hormone.
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