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Facial/chest hair, rapid weight gain.tested for pcos(neg) thyroid test -low norm. what else could it be? any tests i can ask for?hairloss starting now
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You need answers: B"sd There is no specific test for PCOS, "low normal" thyroid test can be anything from normal to hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. We endocrinologists are frequently challenged by cases. A careful, hormonal and metabolic evaluation is in order - there is a huge array of diagnostic testing to choose from - my best advice for you is to ask for an expert endocrinologist to guide you through the m
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