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Spironolactone for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
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Spironolactone is a diuretic, which gets rid of excess salt and water in the body. It also reduces Reference androgen Opens New Window levels in women who have Reference polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Opens New Window.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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