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VAP cholesterol test uncovers polycystic ovarian syndrome
Published in Fitness and Wellness Business Week, June 28th, 2006
The answer may lie in hard-to-diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Millions of girls and women are definitely not enjoying their roller-coaster ride of doctor visits as they suffer from PCOS. Symptoms, which affect 5-10% of women of childbearing age, include irregular periods, midsection weight gain, acne, infertility, excessive body hair, and Type 2 diabetes.
Some OB/Gyns are using the VAP cholesterol test to identify the syndrome, stopping the suffering and investment in time and money often...
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