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Please see below for references used in the development of our educational content.

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Welcome to Ovara.

Ovara is a Nutrition Education and Wellness Company for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

We offer an e-guide to our evidence-based nutrition plan that can be purchased through our website as well as an app that can be found on the app stores!

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