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51 citations,
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63 citations,
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46 citations,
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159 citations,
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138 citations,
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68 citations,
January 2008 in “Seminars in reproductive medicine” Women with PCOS often feel stigmatized and have mood issues, which can lower their sexual satisfaction, but proper treatment and support can help.
54 citations,
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25 citations,
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3 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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