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A member asked:

I was told by my dr that i was breaking out(acne) due to high level of testoterone, i don't want bc pills i have an iud... why testoterone level high in the 1st place.what can i do?

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Acne: High levels of testosterone could be casued by an abnormality in your pituitary gland, your ovaries or your adrenal glands. A workup would be worth doing.

Answered 8/4/2012

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