It's important to take various necessary steps to prevent long-term health risks as a result of PCOS.

1. Polycystic
Ovarian
Syndrome

2. TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR
POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME
ALEX SWANTON
Consultant Gynaecologist
CHANGES IN LIFESTYLE
Eating a balanced diet and exercising on a regular basis are some of the lifestyle chang-
es that can make a difference in managing PCOS. Calculating your body mass index
(BMI) will help you to understand whether you’re at a healthy weight or need to lose
some of the excess pounds.
MEDICATION
There are different medications patients can use to treat various symptoms. For instance,
irregular or absent periods can be regulated through the regular intake of the contracep-
tive pill. Periods can also be induced through progestogen tablets (given intermittently).
THERE’S NO CURE FOR POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS), BUT ITS
SYMPTOMS CAN BE MANAGED TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
AND OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. THE TREATMENT OPTIONS ALSO VARY BECAUSE
SOMEONE WITH THE CONDITION MAY EXPERIENCE A RANGE OF SYMPTOMS.

3. When it comes to handling fertility
issues, the majority of women with
PCOS are put on a short course
of tablets. In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
and injections are other options
for dealing with fertility issues.
Additionally, there’s medication
known as clomifene that’s used to
encourage ovulation in women with
PCOS who hope to get pregnant.
Should clomifene prove
unsuccessful, there’s another
medication called metformin that
can be used. This medication is
often used in the treatment of type
2 diabetes.

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