Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages 215-217 , June 2006

Do Changes Associated With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Begin before Menarche?

    Discussant:
  • Jo. T. VanWinter, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Jo T. VanWinter, MD, Division of Medical Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.

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PII: S1083-3188(06)00073-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.02.008

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages 215-217 , June 2006

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