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. 2019 Jan 1;5(1):106-107.
doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2018.5188.

Association Between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Cancer Risk

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Association Between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Cancer Risk

Weiyao Yin et al. JAMA Oncol. .

Abstract

This cohort study of Swedish register data examines the association between polycystic ovary syndrome and cancer risk in females aged 15 to 50 years between 1985 and 2009.

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