Polycystic ovary syndrome.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex and still poorly understood process. This review examines current theories regarding the development of PCOS and focuses on the physiologic processes involved in the pubertal and adolescent period and their relationship with pathogenesis of PCOS.
Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Universita di Bologna, Italy.
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Venturoli
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Porcu
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Flamigni
D000293:Adolescent; D000858:Anovulation / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007334:Insulin-Like Growth Factor I / Q000502:physiology; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000502:physiology; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011627:Puberty / Q000502:physiology
D007334:Insulin-Like Growth Factor I; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone