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PCOS can manifest itself at any age, not just in the early 20s to the 30s.
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Not all PCOS patients also have PCOD, and not all PCOS patients show PCOD-like ovaries on sonogram.
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The ovarian cysts that cause pain are larger and not present in PCOS, but the ovaries in PCOD do not produce abdominal pain.
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It is a common misperception that irregular and scanty periods cause weight gain; instead, weight gain contributes to hormonal imbalance and the onset of PCOS.
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Although PCOS is frequently linked to overweight women, it can also afflict normal-weight women who have a family history of the condition.
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Period abnormalities are not always the result of PCOS; they can also be brought on by thyroid conditions, hyperprolactinemia, eating disorders, and excessive activity.
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Period abnormalities can also be brought on by thyroid conditions, hyperprolactinemia, eating disorders, and excessive activity in addition to PCOS.
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Due to irregular ovulation, PCOS can make it difficult to get pregnant, yet some PCOS women can do so naturally.
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The symptoms of PCOS are treated with medications, but the underlying cause is not addressed; a more all-encompassing strategy necessitates lifestyle modifications such as exercise, diet, and weight loss.
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Although losing weight helps reduce hyperinsulinemia and extra male hormones, PCOS cannot be completely cured; lifelong treatment is required.
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