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Stein-Leventhal syndrome

An accumulation of incompletely developed follicles in the ovaries is seen in polycystic ovarian disease. The condition may be characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, absent periods, multiple cysts on the ovaries and infertility.

Reviewed last on: 2/5/2008
Peter Chen, MD, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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