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Polycystic ovary syndrome: an ancient disorder?

Fertility and sterility - 1 Apr 2011

Azziz Ricardo, Dumesic Daniel A, Goodarzi Mark O

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) appears to be an ancient disorder, which has persisted in human evolution despite reduced fecundity because of the benefits to affected women such as greater sturdiness and improved energy utilization, a rearing advantage for their children and kin, and a reductio...

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PMID: 20979996
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.09.032
PMCID: PMC3164771

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