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I have pcos can i b estrogen deficient cause i have acne eruptions throughout the year ?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: But also, you have excessive androgens. Ask your doctor to give alda tone, an androgen antagonist.

Answered 10/4/2016

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