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Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine ›› 2013, Vol. 11 ›› Issue (6): 422-427.doi: 10.3736/jintegrmed2013055

Special Issue: Acupuncture & Moxibustion

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Integrative techniques using acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, diet, and supplements for polycystic ovary syndrome: A case report

Dagmar Ehling   

  1. Oriental Health Solutions, LLC., Durham, North Carolina 27705, USA
  • Received:2013-06-24 Accepted:2013-09-11 Online:2013-11-10 Published:2013-11-15

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Key words: Polycystic ovary syndrome, Infertility, Hashimoto disease, Acupuncture therapy, Medicine, Chinese raditional, Medicine, Herbal, Diet, Dietary supplements, Case reports

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