PCOS Treatment

PCOS Treatment Approaches

1. Lifestyle Changes:

• Diet: Balanced intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.
• Exercise: Regular physical activity aids weight management and improves insulin sensitivity.
• Weight Loss: Even modest weight loss can regulate menstrual cycles and enhance fertility in overweight or obese PCOS patients.

2. Medications:

• Birth Control Pills: Regulate menstrual cycles and lower androgen levels, improving acne and excess hair growth.
• Anti-androgen Medications: Spironolactone or flutamide reduce symptoms like acne and hirsutism.
• Metformin: Enhances insulin sensitivity, particularly beneficial for PCOS patients with diabetes or prediabetes.

3. Fertility Treatments:

• Ovulation Induction: Medications such as clomiphene citrate or letrozole stimulate ovulation.
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): Considered when other fertility treatments are unsuccessful.

4. Symptom Management:

• Acne Treatment: Topical treatments, oral antibiotics, or hormonal therapies may be prescribed.
• Excess Hair Growth (Hirsutism): Various hair removal methods such as shaving, waxing, laser therapy, or electrolysis.
• Scalp Hair Thinning: Treatments may include minoxidil, spironolactone, or low-level laser therapy.

5. Psychological Support:

• PCOS can impact mental health, leading to stress, anxiety, or depression.
• Counseling or support groups can help manage these psychological effects.