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Pcod effects on female body?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Do you mean PCOS?: If so, some affects can range from weight gain, male pattern hair distribution, Insulin resistance, infertility, etc.. Again, these are not strict criteria.

Answered 6/25/2014

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