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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-11-01
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Series: | Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology |
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Online Access: | http://www.rbej.com/content/10/1/96 |