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99 citations,
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90 citations,
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88 citations,
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75 citations,
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46 citations,
June 2015 in “Fertility and Sterility” Insulin resistance is significantly linked to a higher risk of depression in women with PCOS.
35 citations,
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22 citations,
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4 citations,
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4 citations,
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