New Approach to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Other Forms of Anovulatory Infertility

Abstract

After completion of this article, the reader will be able to outline the current classification of anovulatory infertility and to explain the characteristics and features used for classification.

Keywords

AnovulationMedicinePolycystic ovaryhirsutismHyperandrogenismInfertilityGynecologyEtiologyMenstrual cyclePolycystic ovarian diseaseInsulin resistanceInternal medicineEndocrinologyHormoneDiabetes mellitusPregnancyBiology

MeSH Terms

AdultAnovulationBody CompositionBody WeightFemaleHumansHyperandrogenismInfertilityFemaleInsulin ResistanceLuteinizing HormonePolycystic Ovary Syndrome

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Year: 2002
Type: article
Volume: 57
Issue: 11
Pages: 755-767
Citations: 237
Access: Closed

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                                    Joop S.E. Laven, 
                                
                                    Babak Imani, 
                                
                                    Marinus J.C. Eijkemans
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2002). 
                            New Approach to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Other Forms of Anovulatory Infertility. 
                            Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey
                            , 57
                            (11)
                            , 755-767.
                            https://doi.org/10.1097/00006254-200211000-00022
                        

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DOI: 10.1097/00006254-200211000-00022
PMID: 12447098

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