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New guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of PCOS

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An Endocrine Society-appointed task force has developed an evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. The guidelines provide suggestions for the management of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and highlight many areas of uncertainty requiring further scientific efforts.

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  1. Department of Sports Science and Wellness, “Parthenope” University Naples, via A. Acton 38, Naples, 80133, Italy

    Francesco Orio

  2. Unit of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Arcispedale “Santa Maria Nuova”, IRCCS, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Viale Risorgimento 80, 42123, Reggio Emilia, Italy

    Stefano Palomba

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Orio, F., Palomba, S. New guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of PCOS. Nat Rev Endocrinol 10, 130–132 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrendo.2013.248

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