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Other than birth control pills what is best way to avoid enlarging of ovaries?
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Maintain normal wt: Although not all women who are overweight have ovarian dysfunction, but PCOS is more common in women who are overweight.
Answered 10/12/2015
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Healthy lifestyle: Oral contraceptives are most reliable. Keep your body mass index under 25. Try the polycystic ovarian syndrome diet. Best to consult the physician who is familiar with your ultrasound findings.
Answered 10/19/2015
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