Treatment options for PCOS
Treatment for PCOS depends on a number of factors such as age, severity of symptoms, overall health and whether you want to become pregnant in the future.
If you do plan to become pregnant, your treatment may include:
- A change in diet and activity
- Medications to cause ovulation
- Surgery
- Assisted reproduction technology such as IUI and IVF/ICSI
If you do not plan to become pregnant, your treatment management may include:
- Hormonal Birth control pills- to control menstrual cycles, lower androgen levels, and reduce acne.
- Progestin therapy- to regulate hormonal cycle and reduce chances of uterine cancer
- Androgen blockers- blocks the effect of extra male hormones.
- Acne medication- if symptoms of acne are bothering you
- Diabetes medication- to lower insulin resistance. It may also help reduce androgen levels, slow hair growth, and help you ovulate more regularly.
- A change in diet and activity. A healthy diet and more physical activity can help you lose weight and reduce your symptoms. They can also help your body use insulin more efficiently, lower blood glucose levels, and may help you ovulate.
- Medications to treat other symptoms. Some medications can help reduce hair growth or acne.
- Relaxation techniques and counselling
