Obesity and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Implications for Pathogenesis and Novel Management Strategies

    January 2019 in “ Clinical medicine insights ”
    Thomas M. Barber, Petra Hanson, Martin O. Weickert, Stephen Franks
    Studysummary This review discusses the mechanisms linking obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome and explores potential management options, but it presents no original research findings.
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