Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Etiology, Pathogenesis, and Diagnosis

    January 2011 in “ Nature Reviews Endocrinology ”
    Mark O. Goodarzi, Daniel A. Dumesic, Gregorio D. Chazenbalk, Ricardo Azziz
    Studysummary This paper reviews the diagnostic criteria, associated morbidities, and possible evolutionary advantages of polycystic ovary syndrome, but does not report any new findings.
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