Genetic and non-genetic theories on the etiology of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Gynecol Endocrinol

School of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of New South Wales, Royal Hospital for Women, Paddington, Australia.

Published: October 1996

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder; the precise cause of it remains elusive. This review summarizes the genetic and non-genetic theories that have been postulated to explain the etiology of this enigmatic condition.

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