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Diagnosis of PCOS

Full investigation of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) presenting to four different clinical specialties reveals significant differences and undiagnosed morbidity

Dhakshana SivayoganathanThe Leeds Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Seacroft Hospital, Leeds, UK
,
Deivanayagam MaruthiniThe Leeds Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Seacroft Hospital, Leeds, UK
,
Julie M GlanvilleThe Leeds Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Seacroft Hospital, Leeds, UK
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Adam H BalenThe Leeds Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Seacroft Hospital, Leeds, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 261-265 | Received 01 Jul 2011, Accepted 06 Sep 2011, Published online: 17 Nov 2011

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