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• 30 Years
• 16/09/2022

Is there a difference between PCOS and fibroid?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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Multiple cysts in ovary with metabolic change,fibroid is localised myometrial and connective tissue growth in uteru

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