PCOS SYMPTOMS:
PCOS is a syndrome disease defined by a collection of signs and symptoms. The symptoms of PCOS that one patient experiences can be very different from the symptoms of another patient. If you have two or more of the following symptoms, you need to have a thorough checkup to determine if you need PCOS treatment:
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Irregular or missing menstrual periods
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Infertility
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Excess or unwanted body or facial hair growth
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Thinning hair on the scalp
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Weight problems, often including weight gain around the waist
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Skin problems, including skin tags, darkening skin and acne
Complications of PCOD
Polycystic ovary syndrome treatment starts with a proper diagnosis. Treatments are then chosen based on a woman’s symptoms, age and future pregnancy plans. Treatment for PCOS may include:
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Birth control pills to regulate menstruation
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Insulin-sensitizing medications
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Ovulation induction to treat infertility
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Androgen-blocking medications
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Topical anti-hair-growth medications
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Other excess hair treatments
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Treatments for hair loss
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Acne treatments
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Removal of other skin problems