Hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovarian syndrome and role of CYP gene variants: a review
Abstract Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial endocrine disorder characterized by anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovarian morphology. The pathophysiology of PCOS is not clear; however, disturbance in hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis and abnormal steroidoge...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-11-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s43042-019-0031-4 |