Studysummary The document concludes that careful history and physical exams are crucial for accurately diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome and distinguishing it from other similar conditions.
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    1. Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism · 2013
    2. Diabetes and Cardiovascular Events in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A 20-Year Retrospective Cohort Study Clinical Endocrinology · 2012
    3. Ultrasonographic and Laboratory Markers of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 2012
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    6. Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology · 2010
    7. The Androgen Excess and PCOS Society Criteria for the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: The Complete Task Force Report Fertility and Sterility · 2008
    8. Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2008
    9. Prevalence of Polycystic Ovaries in Women with Androgenic Alopecia European journal of endocrinology · 2003
    10. American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders Endocrine practice · 2001
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