Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Effect and Mechanisms of Acupuncture for Ovulation Induction
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age, is characterized by the coexistence of hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovaries (PCO). PCOS also represents the largest part of female oligoovulatory infertility, and the mana...
Main Authors: | Julia Johansson, Elisabet Stener-Victorin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/762615 |
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