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23 yr.not overweight(115lbs, 5"3'). get periods 10-11 times a year. they are always late but they usually come. excessive body hair. could i have pcod?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

Possible: Most, but definitely not all, women w/pcos are overweight = but up to 30% of women are estimated to have some degree of pcos, so there are some of normal weight. Check w/your doctor.

Dr Suchecki agreed

Answered 4/3/2017

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A member asked:

23 yr.not overweight(115lbs, 5"3'). get periods 10-11 times a year. they are always late but they usually come. excessive body hair. could i have pcod?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sneid answered

Dr Suchecki agreed

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