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Review Article

Increased insulin-like growth factor-1 in relation to cardiovascular function in polycystic ovary syndrome: friend or foe?

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Pages 801-807 | Received 13 Dec 2014, Accepted 20 Jul 2015, Published online: 18 Aug 2015

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