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Why we need epidemiologic studies of polycystic ovary syndrome in Africa.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - 1 Nov 2018

Maya Ernest T, Guure Chris B, Adanu Richard M K, Sarfo Bismark, Ntumy Michael, Bonney Evelyn Y, Lizneva Daria, Walker Walidah, Azziz Ricardo

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The primary objective of the Ghana Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Epidemiology and Phenotype (Ghana-PEP) study will be to assess the relevance and phenotypic distribution of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in a medically unbiased population of reproductive-aged women. In addition, the study will also attempt to identify sociodemographic, environmental, and psychological factors that may play a role in the...

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PMID: 30092610
DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.12642

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