Open AccessFollicle dynamics and anovulation in polycystic ovary syndrome
Author(s) -
Stephen Franks,
J. Stark,
K. Hardy
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
human reproduction update
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.977
H-Index - 180
eISSN - 1362-4946
pISSN - 1355-4786
DOI - 10.1093/humupd/dmn015
Subject(s) - folliculogenesis , anovulation , polycystic ovary , biology , endocrinology , antral follicle , medicine , oogenesis , hyperandrogenism , follicle , ovarian follicle , ovary , oocyte , insulin , insulin resistance , pregnancy , microbiology and biotechnology , genetics , embryo , lactation
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the commonest cause of anovulatory infertility and menstrual cycle abnormalities, but the factors responsible for failure to select a dominant follicle remain unclear.
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