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The last few mornings ive noticed a strong smoked meat smell in my urine. i've read it could relate to dhea levels and i have pcos so are they related?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Common: The smell is related to what you have eaten (Asparagus the most common urine odor producer. Altered hormone levels secondary to your ovarian disorder are not related

Answered 9/13/2014

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