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A member asked:

I had a stroke 5 months ago. is there other options for treating my pcos besides aldactone (spironolactone) which i am on ? i got mood swings on provera.

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Mood stabilizers: Hello , a lot of people who have pcos experience mood swings, you are not alone. It souns like you have several medical conditions. I recommend that you consult with ob/gyn for alternative treatments for pcos. Consider mood stabilizer for mental health too.

Answered 11/28/2013

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