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Predictors of success of laparoscopic ovarian drilling in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: an evidence-based approach

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This comment refers to the article available at doi: 10.1007/s00404-014-3447-6 and an author’s reply to this comment is available at doi: 10.1007/s00404-015-3637-x.

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Api, M. Predictors of success of laparoscopic ovarian drilling in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: an evidence-based approach. Arch Gynecol Obstet 291, 715–716 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-015-3636-y

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