Treatment Options for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    February 2011 in “ International journal of women's health ”
    Ahmed Badawy, Abubaker Elnashar
    TLDR Different treatments for PCOS focus on the specific symptoms, with weight loss and lifestyle changes being important.
    The document reviewed various treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), emphasizing the importance of individualized treatment plans based on symptoms and reproductive goals. Lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise were fundamental. Pharmacological treatments included oral contraceptives for menstrual regulation, anti-androgens for hirsutism and acne, and metformin for improving insulin sensitivity and ovulation rates. Clomiphene citrate and aromatase inhibitors were effective for inducing ovulation, while laparoscopic ovarian drilling and in vitro fertilization were options for resistant cases. Alternative medicine, particularly acupuncture, showed promise. Despite the variety of treatments, their effectiveness varied, and some had significant side effects, highlighting the need for further research.
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