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Diagnosis, epidemiology, and genetics of the polycystic ovary syndrome.
Best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism - 1 Jun 2006
Goodarzi Mark O, Azziz Ricardo
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous disorder, and its definition remains fluid and controversial. PCOS is characterized by clinical and/or biochemical hyperandrogenism, and is frequently accompanied by ovulatory dysfunction and polycystic ovaries. PCOS is a diagnosis of exclusion, with other androgen excess and related disorders to be excluded. The prevalence of PCOS is 6.5-8.0% of unselected...
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