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ea0011p688 | Reproduction | ECE2006

Identification and functional study of a new FSH receptor gene mutation in women affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Ferrarini E , Jr Orio F , Palomba S , Cascella T , Dimida A , di Biase S , Labella D , Agretti P , de Marco G , Gianetti E , Vitti P , Colao A , Lombardi G , Pucci E , Pinchera A , Tonacchera M

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine diseases in women, affecting up to 10% of women in reproductive age. The evidence of polycystic ovaries at ultrasonography has been recently considered as a further criteria to diagnose PCOS. In order to determine whether FSH receptor gene affects hormonal and/or metabolic parameters of PCOS women the presence of FSH receptor gene mutations was investigated. Forthy women aged between 18 and 40 years with poly...

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Identification and functional study of a new FSH receptor gene mutation in women affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

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