5α-reductase activity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background 5α-reductase activity might be important during the development of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, the changes of 5α-reductase activity in PCOS subjects and the relationship between 5α-reductase activity and body mass index (BMI), insulin resistance (IR) remain largely...

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Main Authors: Chuyan Wu, Ke Wei, Zhongli Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-03-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12958-017-0242-9