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Myo-inositol administration positively affects hyperinsulinemia and hormonal parameters in overweight patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

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Pages 139-144 | Received 30 Oct 2007, Accepted 10 Jan 2008, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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