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What to do if i have polycystic ovary syndrome and i am taking birth control pills to treat it. will laser hair removal work for me?

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Yes: Its not really laser hair removal but rather laser hair reduction. Laser hair removal works quite well with pos.

Answered 3/11/2014

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