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If a woman w/ pcos gets pregnant, does her child have a higher risk of birth defects, and if so, how much higher? any studies? thank you in advance!

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Pcos: No risk of birth defects from that diagnoses but if on any medication need to discuss with your doctor or one of us

Answered 2/9/2016

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A member asked:

If a woman w/ pcos gets pregnant, does her child have a higher risk of birth defects, and if so, how much higher? any studies? thank you in advance!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julan Crane answered

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