Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Trilogy: A Translational and Clinical Review

    August 2008 in “ Clinical endocrinology ”
    Helen Mason, Annamaria Colao, Ulrike Blume‐Peytavi … Stephen L. Atkin
    Studysummary This paper summarizes proceedings from a PCOS Special Interest Group, reporting recent advances in the understanding of PCOS follicular abnormalities, associated cardiovascular risks, and dermatological issues, but does not present new clinical findings.
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