Polycystic ovary syndrome in Salvador, Brazil: a prevalence study in primary healthcare

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women of reproductive age. It is characterized by hyperandrogenism, oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea and polycystic ovaries. It is associated with obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia and...

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Main Authors: Gabrielli Ligia, Aquino Estela ML
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
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Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/10/1/96