Effect of High Levels of Testosterone on Cardiovascular Risk in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

July 2020 in “ International Journal of Research ”

Suku Sneha

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Studysummary This review examines the development of cardiovascular risk factors related to testosterone levels in PCOS women and reports no new clinical results.

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