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This yr i've grown facial peach fuzz.worried it'spcos?acne developed this yr but no high bp, bad cramps & i've lost weight.also started addmeds&birth control this yr.are 1/both possible factor(s)?
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Check.....: Free and total testosterone at your pcps office. A fasting lipid profile should also be done. If either are abnormal, an ultrasound of ovaries should settle this. Bcps actually diminish your ovarian function and contain no androgens. It would not be a feature of add medicine!
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