Is there a proven connection between stress and PCOS?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

General Practitioner

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9+ Yrs

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Yes, there is a direct relationship between stress and PCOS. If not managed timely it can lead to depression and other mental illnesses.

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