PCOD Treatment
Treatment for PCOD/PCOS by the experts
PCOD is a hormonal condition that is associated with production of androgen in excess that makes it hard for women to get pregnant and also affects menstrual periods. This condition mostly affects women in reproductive age. If it is not treated, it can also contribute to other issues. Our doctors are offering effective treatment for Polycystic Ovarian disease.
Signs of PCOD:
- Headache
- Male-pattern baldness
- Obesity
- Acne
- Irregular periods or heavy bleeding
- Weight gain
- Darkening of skin
If not treated on time, it may cause various other complications like:
- Infertility
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Depression
- Endometrial cancer
- Sleep Apnea
Treatment of PCOS
The treatment plan for PCOS depends on whether you are planning to conceive in near future or not.
If you are not planning to get pregnant, then the treatment may include:
- Insulin-sensitizing medicine – Metformin, the drug used to treat diabetes, is very effective in treating PCOS as it helps your body process insulin.
- Hormonal birth control – Hormonal birth control may help regulating your menstrual cycle and controlling the excessive hair growth.
- Androgen-blocking medicines – These drugs help in minimizing the effects of androgen.
- Adapting healthy lifestyle – you should try to take healthy diet and loose weight. It will help you controlling insulin levels as well.
Those who want to get pregnant, then the treatment options are:
- Drugs to induce ovulation
- IVF
- Surgery
How we can help?
Our experts talk to you about your medical history and symptoms. They perform physical examination and suggest few tests before offering you solution.
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