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Hello pharmacist! Can I drink evening primrose oil if I have polycystic ovary? Thank you pharmacist!
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Hello! With the question "Can I drink evening primrose oil if I have polycystic ovary? The pharmacist would like to advise as follows: The use of evening primrose oil is not harmful to people with polycystic ovaries. However, evening primrose oil also did not work to treat this syndrome. In addition, polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of diabetes, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea, eating disorders... PCOS patients have less menstrual cycles, so it is difficult to conceive. than.
Therefore, if you have polycystic ovary syndrome, you should see your doctor for appropriate treatment advice. Currently, there are many effective and safe medications that can help regularize menstrual cycles, reduce hirsutism, and acne that are common in polycystic ovary syndrome. If you want to get pregnant, your doctor can prescribe the right medication to increase your chances of conceiving. You can visit Vinmec Health System hospitals for more specific advice.
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Answered by Pharmacist Cao Thanh Tu - University Pharmacist - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
