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Shorter CAG repeats in the androgen receptor gene may enhance hyperandrogenicity in polycystic ovary syndrome.
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology - 1 Dec 2008
Van Nieuwerburgh Filip, Stoop Dominic, Cabri Patrick, Dhont Marc, Deforce Dieter, De Sutter Petra
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BACKGROUND: The main goal of the present study was to assess the influence of the androgen receptor gene CAG repeat polymorphism on hyperandrogenism and its phenotypical features in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). METHODS: CAG repeat lengths were analyzed in 97 oligo-anovulatory women with ultrasound features of PCOS. All individuals were assessed for endocrine parameters and their phenotypical...
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