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I feel and look my best only during the 7 days of menses. the other days i suffer from skin darkening etc. i have pcos with high androstenedione.help?

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Dr. Liuska Pesce answered

See endocrinologist: You may need more evaluation to rule out adrenal disorders if having skin hyper pigmentation and high androstenedione levels.

Answered 2/3/2013

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A member asked:

I feel and look my best only during the 7 days of menses. the other days i suffer from skin darkening etc. i have pcos with high androstenedione.help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Liuska Pesce answered

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