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If i have pcos and my mom has a thyroid disorder, does this mean i probably have a thyroid disorder since the two are related?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Not always: Your work up should have included a TSH test

Answered 5/29/2014

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