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The prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in a community sample assessed under contrasting diagnostic criteria

Human Reproduction · 2009 · Vol. 25(2) · pp. 544–551
W. A. MarchVivienne MooreKristyn WillsonDavid I. W. PhillipsRobert J. NormanMichael J. Davies

Abstract

The Rotterdam and AES prevalence estimates were up to twice that obtained with the NIH criteria in this, as well other prevalence studies. In addition, this study also draws attention to the issue of many women with PCOS in the community remaining undiagnosed.

Ovarian function and disordersReproductive Biology and FertilityOvarian cancer diagnosis and treatmentPolycystic ovaryHyperandrogenismMedicineGynecologyCohortObstetricsDemographyInternal medicineObesity

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AdultFemaleHumansPolycystic Ovary SyndromeRetrospective StudiesSouth AustraliaCohort StudiesPrevalenceHyperandrogenism
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