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A simple screening approach for assessing community prevalence and phenotype of polycystic ovary syndrome in a semi-urban population in Sri Lanka.

American journal of epidemiology - 1 Aug 2008

Kumarapeli V, Seneviratne R de A, Wijeyaratne C N, Yapa R M S C, Dodampahala S H

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In most of South Asia, prevalences and phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) among women in the community are unknown. The authors aimed to estimate prevalence and phenotype in a community setting in Sri Lanka and to test a valid, feasible screening approach to early diagnosis. A community-based, cross-sectional study was carried out in 2005-2006. A random sample of 3,030 women aged 15-39 years was...

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PMID: 18550559
DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwn137

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