What Is PCOS?

By katherine

Reviewed: Dr. Mera

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1. PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and Diabetes. (2020, March 24). https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/pcos.html
2. Richard Scott Lucidi, M. (2020 August 27). Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/256806-overview

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8. Lifestyle Changes

Weight loss is one thing a woman can do on her own to help minimize PCOS symptoms. In fact, it can improve the effectiveness of medications. A low-calorie diet tailored by a specialist and an increase in physical activity will help with weight loss.

A woman with PCOS may be most put off by the unsightly hair growth in strange parts of the body. However, there are several medications available to reduce excessive hair growth in women with hirsutism.

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