Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Prevention

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Prevention

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) cannot be prevented. But early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS helps prevent long-term complications, such as infertility, metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

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Author: Kathe Gallagher, MSW
Lila Havens
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Samuel S. Thatcher, MD, PhD - Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology
Last Updated: 02/06/2006

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