Approach to the patient with hirsutism. academic.oup.com/jcem/article/1…

#Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by the insufficient production of thyroid hormones. This Review summarizes the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of primary overt hypothyroidism in nonpregnant adults. ja.ma/43B0ROj

A new cross-sectional study found that women following a generally healthy diet (low inflammatory, Mediterranean diet, or national dietary guidelines) had lower odds of self-reported fertility problems. doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2…

Check out this recently published paper on the development of a novel AI-based model for automated identification, thickness measurement, and pattern classification of endometrial tissues in uterine ultrasound images. doi.org/10.1007/s44352…

🟣 RESEARCH REQUESTS 🟣 Find out more: linktr.ee/veritypcos 🟣 University of Oxford: Healthcare and self-management in PCOS 🟣 University of Oxford: GLP-1 (Wegovy and Mounjaro) and PCOS 🟣 University of Worcester: Weight and PCOS #pcos #pcosresearch #PCOS #womenshealth

The WHO has released guidelines on recommended prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infertility among individuals and couples: doi.org/10.1093/humrep…

Women with PCOS often have higher BMI classification, assumed to stem from lower resting energy expenditure. However, a systematic review & meta-analysis found that REE does not meaningfully differ between women with & without PCOS. doi.org/10.64898/2025.…

A new paper reports that women with PCOS report more often sexual dysfunction & lower dyadic sexual desire, predicted by higher depression & lower sexual esteem doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed…

A systematic review & meta-analysis found that exercise training may be effective for improving glycemic control, lipid profiles & systemic inflammation among women with PCOS. doi.org/10.1186/s12905…

A retrospective chart review of RDN nutrition notes from adolescents with PCOS found 5 major themes of barriers & facilitators to behavior change: interest/motivation, family involvement, resources/food environment, taste preferences & self-efficacy. doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2…

Disordered eating behaviors are more common in women with PCOS. A recent study found that girls who binge eat during adolescence may have increased odds of developing PCOS. doi.org/10.1210/clinem…

How is IoT tech (apps, wearables, social media, websites, machine learning, & phone-based tools) used in PCOS care? doi.org/10.3390/health… We identify promising roles in tracking, education, and peer support, alongside concerns around evidence, quality, access, & misinformation.

A new study found that global burden of PCOS in 2021 was 60.3 per 100,000, with new cases ⬆️ by 49% & total cases ⬆️ by 89% from 1990. Burden was associated with sociodemographic index, urging equitable prevention. doi.org/10.1080/095815…

New paper! In PCOS participants, anxiety was more common in those with alopecia & obesity; depression was more common in those with alopecia; body appreciation scores were lower in those with hirsutism, acne, alopecia & obesity. doi.org/10.1093/humrep…

#FundWomensHealth 2026 marks 10 years since NIH implemented its Policy on Sex as a Biological Variable, addressing the lack of attention to sex influences in biomedical research. Celebrating #WomensHealthResearchDay, we’re proud how far we’ve come but recognize we have far to go.

A prospective, longitudinal cohort study found that girls with a greater frequency of self-induced vomiting were more likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis, while a history of frequent binge eating had a lower likelihood of diagnosis. doi.org/10.1016/j.fert…

🟣 RESEARCH REQUEST 🟣 University of Nottingham are exploring PCOS, eating and body image: blog.verity-pcos.org.uk/2026/02/01/res… #pcos #pcosresearch #PCOS #womenshealth

A comprehensive review from 1990-2024 found that PCOS prevalence was 12.1% by the Rotterdam criteria and was highest in the Eastern Mediterranean and the South-East Asian region. :doi.org/10.1093/humupd…