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I have pcos and experiencing difficulties with losing weight. i am borderline obese and extremely worried. i excersice and eat healthy. nothing works?

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Insulin resistance: PCOS makes your cells resistant to insulin. There are medications can be prescribed to you to break this resistance so you can loose weight . See an endocrinologist who can be a better help .

Answered 8/15/2018

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