Treatment Options for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    February 2011 in “ International journal of women's health ”
    Ahmed Badawy, Abubaker Elnashar
    Studysummary This review discusses treatments for various symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome, including lifestyle changes, medical, and surgical interventions, but does not present new clinical results.
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