Health-related quality of life issues in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Health-related quality of life issues in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
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DOI:
10.1177/0884217504272945
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发表时间:
2005-01-01
影响因子:
1.8
通讯作者:
Thatcher, SS
Thatcher, SS
中科院分区:
医学4区
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作者:
McCook, JG;Reame, NE;Thatcher, SS

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