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Diagnosed with pcos, struggle with irregular periods (never predict if its going to be in 1-6 months/difficult to plan activities), have thin hair/too much in areas i shouldnt. whats the best treatment out there? (not planning babies any time soon?

Q: diagnosed with pcos, struggle with irregular periods (never predict if its going to be in 1-6 months/difficult to plan activities), have thin hair/too much in areas i shouldnt. whats the best treatment out there? (not planning babies any time soon?

: The first line of treatment is generally a birth control pill, assuming you have been fully evaluated and other problems ruled out.

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The first line of treatment is generally a birth control pill, assuming you have been fully evaluated and other problems ruled out.

Answered 8/3/2023

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A member asked:

Diagnosed with pcos, struggle with irregular periods (never predict if its going to be in 1-6 months/difficult to plan activities), have thin hair/too much in areas i shouldnt. whats the best treatment out there? (not planning babies any time soon?

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