Research article summary (published 29 Sep 2009):

Early Origins of polycystic ovary syndrome: hypotheses may change without notice.

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Author/s: de Zegher, Francis (F); Ibáñez, Lourdes (L);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Comment; Editorial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (J Clin Endocrinol Metab), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Oct; vol 94 (issue 10) : pp 3682-5

Dates: Created 2009/10/07; Completed 2009/10/20;

PMID: 19808859, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/20/2009, IMS Date: )

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Comments and Corrections

CommentOn: J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Oct;94(10):3714-20. (PMID: 19567524)

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Adolescent Adult Androgens - blood Asian Continental Ancestry Group Biological Markers - blood European Continental Ancestry Group Female Humans Hyperinsulinism - complications Hypoglycemic Agents - therapeutic use

Hypoglycemic Agents - therapeutic use Insulin - blood Insulin Resistance Mothers Obesity - complications Overweight - complications Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - blood; complications; diagnosis; drug therapy; metabolism Pregnancy Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects - blood Subcutaneous Fat - metabolism

Associated Chemicals: Androgens (0) ; Biological Markers (0) ; Hypoglycemic Agents (0) ; Insulin (11061-68-0)

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