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Diagnosis, phenotype, and prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Carmina E, Azziz R

Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy. enricocarmina@libero.it

New diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) suggested three main phenotypes: classic (hyperandrogenism and anovulation), ovulatory, and normoandrogenic. However, it is unclear whether the normoandrogenic phenotype actually represents PCOS. Overall, 6% to 8% of reproductive-aged women suffer from PCOS, making this disorder one of the most common endocrine abnormalities.

Published 26 June 2006 in Fertil Steril, 86: S7-8.
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