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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
In 1721, a description symptoms resembling PCOS was first published in Italy.In 1935, Irving F. Stein, Sr. and Michael L. Leventhal, American gynecologists, described PCOS for the first time.
Historical Perspective
- In 1721, a description symptoms resembling PCOS was first published in Italy.[1]
- In 1844, cyst-related changes to the ovaries were first described.
- In 1935, Irving F. Stein, Sr. and Michael L. Leventhal, American gynecologists, described PCOS for the first time.
References
- ↑ Azziz R, Dumesic DA, Goodarzi MO (2011). "Polycystic ovary syndrome: an ancient disorder?". Fertil. Steril. 95 (5): 1544–8. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.09.032. PMC 3164771. PMID 20979996.