genetic and non-genetic theories on the etiology of polycystic ovary syndrome: a review

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shayesteh jahanfar from the school of obstetrics and gynaecology, university of new south wales, royal hospital for

john a eden

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medical journal of islamic republic of iran

جلد ۱۱، شماره ۲، صفحات ۱۶۹-۱۷۵

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