2022
Polycystic ovary syndrome and black race are associated with increased blood pressure
Okifo N, Pal L, Mushi M, Stachenfeld N. Polycystic ovary syndrome and black race are associated with increased blood pressure. The FASEB Journal 2022, 36 DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.2022.36.s1.r3724.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOlder reproductive age womenReproductive-age womenNon-obese groupPolycystic ovary syndromeMultivariable linear regression modelsBlood pressureAge womenObese groupBlack raceBP indicesOvary syndromeRacial breakdownDiagnosis of PCOSNon-obese womenCardiovascular disease riskMultivariable linear regressionType II diabetesLinear regression modelsGreater systolicTubal infertilityIndependent predictorsCommon endocrinopathyRegression modelsBP measurementsPCOS
2016
Predictors of Scalp Hair Thinning in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Ikhena D, Williams J, Naqvi N, Pal L. Predictors of Scalp Hair Thinning in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. US Endocrinology 2016, 12: 26. DOI: 10.17925/use.2016.12.01.26.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPolycystic ovary syndromeLow-density lipoproteinOvary syndromeHair thinningTwo-hour oral glucose tolerance testSymptoms of PCOSOral glucose tolerance testMultivariable logistic regression analysisTertiary care teaching institutionSerum androgen levelsSerum low-density lipoproteinBody mass indexGlucose tolerance testMain outcome measuresCross-sectional studyLogistic regression analysisQuality of lifeIndependent predictorsMass indexSmoking statusAcanthosis nigricansTolerance testDisturbed sleepMetabolic predictorsAndrogen levels
2008
Simple Tools for Assessment of Ovarian Reserve (OR): Individual Ovarian Dimensions Are Reliable Predictors of OR
Bowen S, Norian J, Santoro N, Pal L. Simple Tools for Assessment of Ovarian Reserve (OR): Individual Ovarian Dimensions Are Reliable Predictors of OR. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2008, 63: 98-99. DOI: 10.1097/01.ogx.0000300473.00069.0f.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSerum FSH levelsFSH levelsFollicle-stimulating hormoneOvarian reserveOvarian dimensionsPremenopausal womenAcademic infertility practicePremenopausal infertile womenProspective observational studyEarly follicular phaseBody mass indexTransvaginal ultrasound measurementCause of infertilityTreatment of infertilityOvarian widthOvarian stimulationIndependent predictorsInfertile womenMass indexSmoking statusInfertility practiceFollicular phaseMale factorOvarian measurementsCommon cause