The Frequency of Various Phenotypes of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Adolescents, Based on Rotterdam Criteria

    July 2015 in “ International Journal of School Health ”
    Marzieh Akbarzadeh, Tahereh Naderi, Mohammad Hosein Dabbagh Manesh, Hamid Reza Tabatabaee
    Studysummary This study found that in a sample of female adolescents in Shiraz, the most common PCOS phenotype was hyperandrogenic with polycystic ovary syndrome, warranting further investigation due to associated risks.
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