Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 33-37 , February 2003

Fertility Concerns and Sexual Behavior in Adolescent Girls with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Implications for Quality of Life

  • Maria E Trent, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Maria Trent, MD, MPH, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Park 307, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
    • Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD USA
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  • Michael Rich, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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  • S.Bryn Austin, ScD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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  • Catherine M Gordon, MD, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA

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Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 33-37 , February 2003

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