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Which diets should women who have pcos(polycystic ovarion syndrome) on, if any?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Low carbs: Many women with pcos have a problem with how they handle sugars called Insulin resistance and benefit from a low carbohydrate diet.

Answered 6/25/2014

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