Article
Polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents.
International journal of obesity (2005) - 1 Jul 2008
Franks S
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BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the commonest endocrine disorder in women and typically presents during adolescence. The clinical and biochemical presentation is heterogeneous, but elevated serum concentrations of androgens are the most consistent biochemical abnormality and may be considered to be the hallmark of the syndrome. Many women with PCOS also have insulin resistance and...
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