Diagnostic Criteria for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

    January 2006 in “ Endocrine journal ”
    Frank J. Broekmans, Bart C.J.M. Fauser
    Studysummary To diagnose Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, two out of three signs—irregular periods, high male hormone levels, or cysts on the ovaries—are needed.
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