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All studies assessed different aspects of sexual performance in PCOS women, and no difference was found in between women with PCOS and control subjects.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Clinical Implications<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Although there were disparities regarding ethnicity, culture, religion, and economy among studies, the available evidence failed to prove a significant link between PCOS and sexual dysfunction.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Strength &amp; Limitations<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>This systematic review addressed a multidimensional theme with many variables and with a wide diversity of measurement tools. 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