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Hi Amita,
There are some endocrinologists that will perform a breast exam but usually it is on an older patient or based upon some findings. The link between PCOS and breast cancer isn't clear. There are also certain signs of illness that are common with PCOS, acanthosis nigricans, that can appear under the breasts.
How old is your friend?
Certainly NO doctor would say "let me check your boobs." It had better have been asked more professionally than that. For your friend, remind her that SHE is the patient. If AT ANY TIME she is uncomfortable with a procedure then she should stop the doctor and ask for someone else to come in the room, a nurse for example.
Hope it helps.
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