Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Overview

March 2016 in “ InnovAiT ”

Adam Balen

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Studysummary This article discusses the signs, symptoms, and associated risks of polycystic ovary syndrome, without providing new clinical results; it emphasizes the link between being overweight and increased metabolic risks.

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Revised 2003 Consensus on Diagnostic Criteria and Long-Term Health Risks Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Human Reproduction · 2003

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