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Ovcharenko D.V.

Moscow Regional Research Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Popov A.A.

Moscow Regional Research Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology;
Moskvorechye Clinic

Koval’ A.A.

Moscow Regional Scientific Research Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Tyurina S.S.

Moscow Regional Research Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Fedorov A.A.

Moscow Regional Scientific Research Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology

The effect of nutrients on metabolic disorders associated with polycystic ovary syndrome

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Ovcharenko D.V., Popov A.A., Koval’ A.A., Tyurina S.S., Fedorov A.A.

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Ovcharenko DV, Popov AA, Koval’ AA, Tyurina SS, Fedorov AA. The effect of nutrients on metabolic disorders associated with polycystic ovary syndrome. Russian Bulletin of Obstetrician-Gynecologist. 2020;20(4):27‑33. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/rosakush20202004127

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