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Is there an association between the development of metabolic syndrome in PCOS patients and the C677T MTHFR gene polymorphism?
Ginekologia polska - 1 Jan 2016
Ożegowska Katarzyna, Bogacz Anna, Bartkowiak-Wieczorek Joanna, Seremak-Mrozikiewicz Agnieszka, Pawelczyk Leszek
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INTRODUCTION: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. PCOS is characterized by anovulation, polycystic ovaries, hyperandrogenism leading to infertility, dermatological and psychological problems, as well as the risk of developing Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The exact cause of PCOS remains unclear. Various biochemical and...
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