How is polycystic ovary syndrome treated?

  When you first hear about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS for short), you think you have something bad growing in your ovaries and worry that you won’t be able to have a baby. Moreover, you don’t need to worry about getting pregnant because most of the patients can get pregnant successfully with the help of doctors.  There are many patients with PCOS in our reproductive center, you can find many of them during your visit and compare your symptoms with theirs, you may find that your symptoms are not the same. Some women have a lot of small follicles on their ovaries, but none of them grow up or even if they do, they can’t get rid of them; others have nasty “pimples” on their face, more body hair or are overweight.  Some women feel that these symptoms are just a small problem for women, not a disease, but in fact, PCOS not only affects menstruation and image, but also may lead to infertility, and even cause metabolic problems, such as high blood pressure, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. After pregnancy, the risk of gestational hypertension and gestational diabetes is also higher than normal people. Moreover, the chances of developing endometrial cancer are increased in people who do not have periods for a long time.  Many patients are worried that “PCOS” has become a serious disease, but it is not. If you have irregular periods or excessive body hair, you can get pregnant and avoid these hazards if you see your doctor early.  If you are an adolescent student or have no plans to get pregnant, your doctor may recommend that you first control your weight by improving your lifestyle (e.g., choosing a low-sugar, low-fat diet and exercising more). Many people are able to return their periods to normal after making lifestyle improvements. Don’t ever think that not having a period is great and can save you from the hassles of school, work and life. Prolonged bad periods may affect the endometrial growth disorder. If you still have irregular periods after improving your lifestyle, please see your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor will use safe medication to help restore regular periods and protect the lining of your uterus.  For women who want to get rid of “acne”, short-acting oral contraceptives (Daimler-35) are a good choice. After 3 to 6 months of taking the pill, you can not only have a normal period, but also improve your image and increase your confidence. For women who are overweight and have metabolic problems, metformin can be used to improve metabolic abnormalities.  If you are planning to get pregnant, it is recommended that you actively seek the help of a fertility center physician while completing your basic treatment. The physician will guide you in the use of ovulation-promoting drugs, monitor follicle growth, and help you to have intercourse with your husband on the day of ovulation. Most patients without other gynecological problems can successfully conceive during this stage of treatment. If you cannot get pregnant after several times of ovulation or artificial insemination, your doctor will consider whether you have other infertility factors, such as tubal incompetence, pelvic adhesions, immune factors, etc. Then you can choose to undergo hysteroscopy or laparoscopy or IVF-ET (in vitro fertilization).  As each PCOS patient is different in terms of age, genetics, physical condition, etiology, symptoms and fertility requirements, the treatment and medication used will be different, so you are advised to bring your previous examination report to the doctor for consultation, and the specialist will make a detailed treatment plan for you according to your situation.