What treatment is recommended for ladies with PCOS?
It needs to be understood that PCOS is a syndrome complex; hence the earlier name PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease) was changed to PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). The problem is not just at the level of the ovaries, it is a multisystem disorder and each of the various problems of the individual need to be assessed and targeted. Once you are correctly diagnosed with PCOS, your endocrinologist can help you choose from a number of treatments depending on the specific symptoms you are experiencing, your age, and your plans regarding pregnancy. The following treatment options have helped many women: • Female hormone preparations help to regulate menstrual cycles, reduce abnormal hair growth and improve acne. • Insulin-sensitizing medications improve the regularity of menstrual cycles and decrease hair growth. • Ovulation Induction. In some women who wish to become pregnant, inducing ovulation, which is the release of an egg, is necessary. The initial treatment to induce ovulation is usu
