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Evidence for Association of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Caucasian Women with a Marker at the Insulin Receptor Gene Locus
1 Jan 2001
Abstract excerpt
The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the commonest female endocrinopathies affecting 5-10% of women of reproductive age. The disorder, characterized by chronic anovulation and signs of hyperandrogenism, results from a complex interaction between genetic predisposing factors and environmental triggers. We have studied 85 Caucasian PCOS patients and 87 age-matched Caucasian control women for associations...
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