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Polycystic ovary syndrome: clinical considerations.

@article{Marshall2001PolycysticOS,
  title={Polycystic ovary syndrome: clinical considerations.},
  author={K. Marshall},
  journal={Alternative medicine review : a journal of clinical therapeutic},
  year={2001},
  volume={6 3},
  pages={
          272-92
        }
}

K. Marshall

Published 2001

Medicine

Alternative medicine review : a journal of clinical therapeutic

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most frequently encountered endocrine disorders occurring in women of reproductive age. Clinically, a patient usually presents with menstrual irregularities, infertility, and hirsutism. If not treated properly, a patient is at risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hyperestrogen-related cancers. The hallmark endocrine disorders of this syndrome are hyperandrogenism and hyperinsulinemia. Great controversy exists as to which state… CONTINUE READING

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