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Would it be possible that a hormonal embalance cause a woman to gain weight, grow hair in unwanted places and case fatigue?
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Yes: Particularly disorders such as pcos which is caused by Insulin resistance and can occur in up to 30 % of women. Other disorders, such as cushing's syndrome can cause a similar picture early, but is much rarer.
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