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My 23 years daughter has pcos she is worried this will effect her future. .. how bad is pcos... please help?
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Potential complicati: Here is a site with information about the complications. The most important thing for your daughter to do is to maintain a healthy weight to avoid these from happening. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pcos/basics/complications/con-20028841
Answered 9/28/2016
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Is Treatable: The underlying anomaly in PCOS is increased levels of male hormones (Androgens) & decreased Estrogen. Symptoms: Anovulation/Menstrual anomalies, Hirsutism/virilization, Insulin resistance, obesity & more. Increased future risks: Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovasecular disease, uterine cancer, infertility & more. Is treatable. Find more info at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000369.htm
Answered 9/24/2014
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