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Im 18 an i have lived on diets my whole life an out of no where i gained 10 pounds a week i have taken the steps for pcos but im still gaining help ?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Evaluation: There are lots of reasons for this. But if you think you have pcos you really need to be evaluated it is important to know if you have pre-diabetes. And with pcos, there is no substitute for exercise, not even dieting. Exercise is most important for weight control..

Answered 3/26/2013

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