2013
Emerging Concepts: Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in the Pathogenesis of PCOS
Lathief S, Pal L. Emerging Concepts: Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in the Pathogenesis of PCOS. 2013, 317-331. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-8394-6_19.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPolycystic ovary syndromeVitamin D deficiencyD deficiencyInsulin resistanceVitamin DDiabetes mellitusCardiovascular diseasePathogenesis of PCOSPathophysiology of PCOSType 2 diabetes mellitusSpectrum of morbidityPoor reproductive outcomesFeatures of depressionImpaired folliculogenesisOvary syndromeEndometrial cancerCommon endocrinopathyEndocrine featuresSkeletal healthAutoimmune diseasesLifetime riskReproductive agePathophysiologic roleMetabolic milieuMood disorders
2012
Advances in Treatment Options for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lathief S, Pal L. Advances in Treatment Options for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. US Endocrinology 2012, 08: 57. DOI: 10.17925/use.2012.08.01.57.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchManagement of PCOSPolycystic ovary syndromePathophysiology of PCOSClomiphene citrateOvary syndromeGonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonistPCOS-related infertilityOvarian stimulation protocolsFirst-line strategyRisk of diabetesAlternative medical therapiesClinical management paradigmsOvarian drillingAnovulatory infertilityOvulatory infertilityAndrogen excessMenstrual irregularitiesOvulation inductionPCOS symptomsMedical therapyCommon endocrinopathyHormonal contraceptivesMenstrual disordersInsulin sensitizersTherapeutic options