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January 2007 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” A woman was the first known case to have both polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2, suggesting a need to check for both conditions in similar patients.
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116 citations,
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9 citations,
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146 citations,
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20 citations,
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18 citations,
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102 citations,
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8 citations,
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26 citations,
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28 citations,
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7 citations,
December 2014 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” LC-MS/MS is more reliable than immunoassays for diagnosing 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
26 citations,
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157 citations,
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PCOS is a common hormonal disorder with symptoms like irregular periods and excess hair growth, managed with lifestyle changes and medications.
8 citations,
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30 citations,
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1744 citations,
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40 citations,
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41 citations,
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