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How do i know exactly what is pcos?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Polycystic Ovarian S: Polycystic ovarian syndrome is an early manifestion of metabolic syndrome causing annovulatory cycles, hirsuitism, and asociated problems that may be present at the same time: hypertension, dyslipidemia, abdominal weight, and a gradual drift toward diabetes type 2. If it is early, you need to drastically change your diet toward a low glycemic one. Drugs can help. But, not they are a bandade!

Answered 3/17/2013

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Many ovarian cysts: Pcos is "polycystic ovarian syndrome" which is simply the condition of having many small follicular cysts in association with chronic anovulation or hypo-ovulation.

Answered 3/17/2013

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hormonal imbalance: Pcos is caused by high estrogen combined with high Insulin which then transforms estrogen into testosterone. The high estrogen leads to excess growth of follicles and the elevated testosterone leads to abnormal hair growth a low carbohydrate diet is needed. Also iodine deficiency can contribute to this problem.

Answered 10/24/2017

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