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Are mood swings or depression part of pcos?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can be: Yes, women with pcos can have depression and mood swings.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/26/2019

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