Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Dermatological Approach

    February 2011 in “ Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia ”
    Heloísa Helena Gonçalves de Moura, Dailana Louvain Marinho Costa, Ediléia Bagatin … Mônica Manela-Azulay
    Studysummary This review discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the critical importance of early diagnosis and treatment to prevent metabolic complications and improve quality of life.
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