Insulin sensitizers in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Second Edition

Volumn 9780521848497, Issue , 2007, Pages 65-80

  Teede, Helena ^a  

^a Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health   (Australia)

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EID: 34347375421     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511545191.006     Document Type: Chapter

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