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Ethnic differences: Is there an Asian phenotype for polycystic ovarian syndrome?

Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology - 1 Nov 2016

Huang Zhongwei, Yong Eu-Leong

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Ethnicity has not been accounted for in the diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It is increasingly recognised that ethnic differences are likely contributors to the differing manifestations of PCOS. Generally, rates of PCOS may be lower in East Asians. It is clear that East Asians are less hirsute than Caucasians. Hirsutism cut-off thresholds need to be lower in East Asian populations than...

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PMID: 27289337
DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2016.04.001

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