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PCOS , is it safe to take hormone pills
I was diagnosed with PCOS and currently experiencing acne, excessive hair growth body and facial, and slightly overweight. I want to know if taking hormonal supplements whether vitamins or pills would be safe? Will doing so decrease acne, excessive hair growth, etc? Thanks
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Dr. Rakesh Parikh
Diabetologist
23 yrs exp
Jaipur
Symptoms are classical of PCOS. If you are concerned about taking pills you may try for weight loss with diet and exercise. If that fails you should start medicines with a specialist advice
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