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Original Article

Response of plasma β-endorphin and insulin to oral glucose tolerance test in non-obese women with polycystic ovaries

T. J. Laatikainen Department I of Obstetrics, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland; Department I of Gynecology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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A. E. Tiitinen Department I of Obstetrics, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland; Department I of Gynecology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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K. R. Salminen-lappalainen Department I of Obstetrics, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland; Department I of Gynecology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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F. Pekonen Minerva Institute for Medical Research, Kauniainen, Finland
Pages 241-247 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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