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detecting pcos if you have pcos

if you have pcos would it be hard to detect ovarian cancer threw a pap
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I have PCOS and am experiencing infertility.  I have looked all over the internet to find out about the negative side effects of fertility meds, and I have read that there are no definitive studies that prove fertility meds cause ovarian cancer.  I suspect it's still a debated topic.

What I DO know is, that PCOS does not effect tests for ovarian cancer.  You asked about it detecting it through a pap, but a pap does not check for ovarian cancer.  It checks for cervical cancer.  Hope this helps!
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i have been told because i have taken infertility drugs for 3 years that i can be a risk for ovarian cancer is that true
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