Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Differential Diagnosis

    January 2006 in “ Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey ”
    D.E. Lane
    Studysummary This article discusses the importance of recognizing and distinguishing polycystic ovary syndrome from similar endocrine disorders, and reports no new clinical results.
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