Refers to ovaries that appear polycystic, which is often judged by the presence of excess or enlarged follicles. As the presence of polycystic ovaries is just one criteria for PCOS, a woman may have PCOM without having PCOS.
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Refers to ovaries that appear polycystic, which is often judged by the presence of excess or enlarged follicles. As the presence of polycystic ovaries is just one criteria for PCOS, a woman may have PCOM without having PCOS.
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