Metabolic syndrome in polycystic ovary syndrome.
Both metabolic syndrome (MS) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are common among women. The exact prevalence of MS in women with PCOS is dependent upon the diagnostic criteria used for each. However, the frequent co-occurrence of both MS and PCOS in women is suggestive of a common aetiology. In th...
Main Authors: | Barber, T, McCarthy, M, Franks, S, Wass, J |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
2007
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