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Is it likely to get ovarian cancer with polycystic ovary disease?

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Dr. Frank Yelian answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No evidence: It has no evidence that pcos will increase ovairan cancer. However, it has shown the condition has an increased risk of endometrial cancer.

Dr Brown and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/27/2014

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