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A 46-year-old female asked:

How to tell difference between possible pcos & perimeno? i have high estrogen, hair on neck, mostly reg periods but occasionally missed, no perimeno signs other than occa missed p. high fsh, tho. pcos or perimeno?

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Dr. Amandeep Kauranswered

Family Medicine 12 years experience

Perimenopause: In PCOS, FSH is generally normal or low. You are likely at perimenopause stage. Take care.

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