Current Guidelines for Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    March 2023 in “ Diagnostics ”
    Jacob Christ, Marcelle I. Cedars
    Studysummary This manuscript reviews current diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the need for accurate diagnosis in both clinical and research settings, but it does not provide new clinical findings.
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