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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 of symptoms resembling polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) was first published in Italy. In 1935, Irving F. Stein, Sr. and Michael L. Leventhal, American gynecologists, described polycystic ovarian syndrome (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.