Novel Systematics of Nomenclature and Classification of Female Functional Androgenization (Including Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia)

    February 2010 in “ Journal für Kardiologie (Krause & Pachernegg GmbH) ”
    F. Geisthövel, Anna Wacker, Georg Brabant … Alexandra Ochsner
    Studysummary This study developed a detailed classification system for functional androgenization in females that may enhance diagnosis and personalized treatment by identifying individual dysfunctions.
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