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If you have polycystic ovaries ultrasound (but no other signs such as obesity, acne etc), will it make it worse if not taking birth control pill?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not worse: Birth control pills can be used to regulate the cycles in people who have PCOS who are not cycling regularly. Not taking them will not make PCOS but the cycles will still be irregular,

Answered 8/9/2015

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A member asked:

If you have polycystic ovaries ultrasound (but no other signs such as obesity, acne etc), will it make it worse if not taking birth control pill?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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