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If a woman has pcos, can taking estrogen pills or testosterone blockers help?

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PCOS: You should not take any medical pills without discussing this with your doctor!

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 9/14/2016

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Yes: Birth control pills help PCOS. Anti androgen [spironolactone] helps. There are other things as well. Weight control, if over weight, is sometimes the only thing needed. Depends on symptoms and details.

Answered 9/14/2016

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