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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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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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