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What other than pcos would cause many follicles in the ovaries?

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Anovulation.: Anything that causes anovulation can make the ovary become polycystic. For example hypothyroidism., high androgen levels, obesity etc.

Answered 5/6/2013

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MRI shows multiple small follicles on right ovary. Left ovary shows small follicles & contiguous cysts. I started my cycle day after MRI. Is this PCOS?

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