Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Relationship of Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting at least 5-10% of women of reproductive age. PCOS is characterized by hyperandrogenism, menstrual disturbance, anovulation, infertility and obesity and, also associated with increased number of cardiovascular risk factors and...
Main Authors: | Evrim Çakır, Erman Çakal, Mustafa Özbek, Mustafa Şahin, Tuncay Delibaşı |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Turkiye Klinikleri
2013-06-01
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Series: | Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism |
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Online Access: | http://www.turkjem.org/eng/makale/819/80/Full-Text |
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