Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Disease

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a condition in which the affected woman develops irregular periods, obesity and abnormal growth of hair. The cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome is not well understood, but disruptions of the normal hormonal cycle in women is at the center of the disease. The disease gets its name from the presence of multiple large cysts within the ovaries of afflicted women.

Symptom Management

• According to the Mayo Clinic, most treatments for polycystic ovarian disease focus on treating the symptoms of the disease.

Cardiovascular Risks

• One of the most important aspects of treating polycystic ovarian disease is preventing cardiovascular risks. As a result, physicians will often monitor blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol to monitor the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Menstrual Cycle

• Physicians will often prescribe low-dose hormonal contraceptives to help lower estrogen levels.

Hair Growth

• In order to prevent excessive growth of hair, physicians may prescribe spironolactone or eflornithine.

Hair Removal

• In the event that medication is not sufficient to treat the excessive hair, electrolysis or laser removal will help eliminate the hair.