Phenotypic spectrum of polycystic ovary syndrome and their relationship to the circadian biomarkers, melatonin and cortisol.
Audrey J R LimInthrani R IndranMichael S KramerEu-Leong YongPublished in: Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism (2019)
PCOS may not be an "all-or-none" condition, but rather a continuous spectrum. The positive relationship between number of PCOS criteria with melatonin and cortisol merits further investigation on the role of circadian biorhythms in the pathogenesis of PCOS.