My friend is unmarried and she was diagnosed with ovarian cyst at left side. But got the symptoms of polycystic ovaries as she is facing with the problems such as gaining weight, unwanted hair growth, irregular menstrual cycles. Why she is diagnosed with a cyst and have symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome? And what is the suitable treatment for it?

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