How to Treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common cause for infertility in women or an endocrine disorder. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal disorder. Many women do not know that they have polycystic ovary syndrome until they try to get pregnant. Symptoms that are commonly found in women with polycystic ovary syndrome are irregular menstrual cycles, excess facial hair or hair loss and obesity, oily skin, cysts on the ovaries, infertility, acne, patches of thick brown or dark skin and depression. Symptoms vary in women. Studies suggest that five to ten percent of women are affected with polycystic ovary syndrome. However the exact number of woman that are affected is inconclusive. Common names for polycystic ovary syndrome are PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome, hyperandrogenism, functional ovarian hyperandrogenism, ovarian hyperthecosis, sclerocystic ovary syndrome and androgen excess syndrome. An ultra sound is commonly used to diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome.

Instructions

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  Loss weight. Losing weight may reestablish fertility. The loss of excess weight may also relieve several of the symptoms associated with polycystic ovary syndrome without medication. Acne is one of the symptoms that can be prevented or stopped with weight loss. Losing weight will also advance or make the chance of getting pregnant easier. Women who have polycystic ovary syndrome that loses weight may also lower their blood pressure and androgen levels.

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  Use oral contraceptives. Another well known treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome is the use of oral contraceptives. This method is for the female who has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and who is not attempting to get pregnant. This technique may regulate menstrual cycles, lower androgen levels and reduce the recurrence of acne. Lower androgen levels may increase fertility in women.

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  Get more physical activity. Physical activity will improve the health over all for women that have polycystic ovary syndrome.

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  Take medication. A medication that is used to treat the Polycystic ovary syndrome is Antiandrogen. The medication is designed to avert the body from making additional androgens. The medication will also limit the effects of androgens. Oral contraceptives are often taken while a woman is using ant androgens, for it may cause birth defects.

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  Pluck, was, or shave the excess hair that you have, which was caused by polycystic ovary syndrome. Hair removal may seem cosmetic at most. However it is one the treatments for overcoming polycystic ovary syndrome. A cream called Eflornithine is used to slow the growth or excess hair caused by polycystic ovary syndrome. If use of the cream is stopped the unwanted hair will begin to grow again. This cream is safe to use while you are pregnant. The particular capability of Eflornithine in the treatment of women who suffer from PCOS is not known.