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What exactly is pcos and how is it diagnosed? what is used to help? how do you distinguish between perimenopause and pcos?
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Ovarian Pathology: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos). It is diagnosed with an ultrasound or ct scan. Weight loss is considered to be the most conservative method of treatment. It may cause infertility.
Answered 11/7/2013
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