Novel Subtypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Description

To classify subtypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) using machine-learning algorithms, and compare the reproductive and metabolic characteristics and IVF outcomes across these identified subtypes.

Conditions

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

To classify subtypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) using machine-learning algorithms, and compare the reproductive and metabolic characteristics and IVF outcomes across these identified subtypes.

An Evidence-Based Novel Subtypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Their Association With Outcomes: a Large Cohort Study

Novel Subtypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Condition
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Hershey

Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * PCOS patients diagnosed using the Rotterdam criteria, which requires the presence of at least two of the following:
  • 1. Menstrual Irregularities: A menstrual cycle length of fewer than 21 days or more than 35 days, and/or fewer than eight cycles per year.
  • 2. Hyperandrogenism: Defined either by an elevated total testosterone level (as per local laboratory criteria) or by a modified Ferriman-Gallwey (mFG) score of 5 or higher.
  • 3. Polycystic Ovaries on Ultrasound: Presence of 12 or more follicles measuring 2-9 mm in diameter in each ovary and/or an ovarian volume exceeding 10 mL.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Shandong University,

Zi-jiang Chen, STUDY_CHAIR, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Shandong University

Study Record Dates

2025-12-30