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A member asked:
How come i have polycystic ovarian disease, but nobody else in the family has it?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not genetic: Pcos is not a genetic disorder. It can occur in any woman, but is most often seen in overweight women. But, certainly not all overweight women develop pcos.
Answered 9/30/2014
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Not direct inherited: Although having a family member with pcos or type 2 diabetes increases the risk of getting pcos, it is not directly inherited.
Answered 12/2/2013
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