2023
Examining the association between urinary triclosan levels and menopausal status: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003 to 2016
Beroukhim G, Kayani J, Taylor H, Pal L. Examining the association between urinary triclosan levels and menopausal status: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003 to 2016. Menopause The Journal Of The North American Menopause Society 2023, 30: 906-912. PMID: 37625087, DOI: 10.1097/gme.0000000000002233.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMenopausal statusBody mass indexSmoking exposureMass indexNational HealthLinear regression analysisTCS levelsTriclosan levelsRetrospective cross-sectional studyMultivariable linear regression analysisReproductive health questionnaireUrinary triclosan levelsDuration of menopauseMultivariate linear regression analysisNutrition Examination SurveyCross-sectional studyYears of ageRegression analysisFemale participantsPostmenopausal statusPostmenopausal womenPremenopausal womenSurgical menopausePremature menopauseUrinary levels
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
2014
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Pal L, Keefe K. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. DeckerMed Medicine 2014 DOI: 10.2310/im.1251.ChaptersPolycystic ovary syndromeOvary syndromeManagement of PCOSTreatment of PCOSNational Cholesterol Education Program criteriaFerriman-Gallwey scoring systemType 2 diabetes mellitusCombination of hyperandrogenismObstructive sleep apneaPolycystic ovarian morphologyBody mass indexAdditional sequelaeAnovulatory infertilityPCOS patientsEndometrial hyperplasiaMenstrual disturbancesDiabetes mellitusEndometrial cancerMetabolic syndromeMultifollicular ovariesNonobese womenMass indexSleep apneaEndocrine disordersInsulin resistance
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