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Individualized treatment plans, including lifestyle changes and specific medications, are crucial for managing PCOS in adolescents.
Different drugs are used to manage breeding, prevent or end pregnancy, and treat reproductive issues in dogs and cats.
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The document concludes that scientists created various steroids with different properties, including a more effective semi-synthetic vitamin D.
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