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What is the treatment to polycystic ovary disease?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It varies: Not every case is the same. Options include diet, exercise, metformin, spironolactone and many other choices. The choices may depend on the symptoms, such as acne, hirsutism, obesity, infertility, etc.

Answered 7/14/2012

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