Developmental Origin of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Hypothesis

    July 2002 in “ Journal of Endocrinology ”
    DH Abbott, Daniel A. Dumesic, Stephen Franks
    Studysummary This hypothesis paper suggests that PCOS may result from genetically determined ovarian hypersecretion of androgens, influencing hormone regulation and insulin resistance, with obesity further affecting its severity; no new clinical results are reported.
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