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The genetics of the polycystic ovary syndrome.
Nature clinical practice. Endocrinology & metabolism - 1 Feb 2007
Urbanek Margrit
Abstract excerpt
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common endocrine disorder that has a strong genetic component and is characterized by polycystic ovaries, hyperandrogenemia, and menstrual irregularity. During the past decade, the roles of more than 70 candidate genes have been evaluated for a causal role in PCOS; however, because of genetic and phenotypic heterogeneity and underpowered studies, the results of many of...
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