Metformin has direct effects on human ovarian steroidogenesis
Authors:
- Ray GaleaRGRay Galea
- Mark BrincatMBMark Brincat
- David HoleDHDavid Hole
- Helen MasonHMHelen Mason
- 1 April 2003
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Fertility and Sterility
- Vol. 79 (4) , 956-962
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