Treatment for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Up to 10 percent of women who are in their reproductive years struggle with a gynecological condition called PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, according to the Endocrine Society. This condition can make everything from menstrual periods to having sex unbearable for many patients. Learn more about PCOS and how it can be treated by Dr. Anu Kothari and the all-female staff at Comprehensive OB/GYN Healthcare in Hicksville, NY.S
Describing PCOS
The ovaries are the organs responsible for protecting a woman's eggs until they are ready for fertilization. With PCOS, several cysts form in the ovaries, disrupting the reproductive process (egg formation and release). PCOS may be caused by a hormonal dysfunction where the patient's levels of androgen are too high. It can also be caused by too much insulin in the body. This condition can be diagnosed with an ultrasound, pelvic exam, and blood test.
PCOS Symptoms
Patients and their gynecologists are concerned about PCOS because it can cause infertility. These are some of the most common symptoms:
- Irregular periods.
- Mood swings.
- Excessive hair growth in unwanted places, like the chin.
- Skin darkening or hyperpigmentation in specific places, like the neck and pelvic area.
- Persistent acne.
- Hair loss or thinning.
- Sudden weight gain.
How PCOS is Treated
At Comprehensive OB/GYN Healthcare you can count on seeing a doctor and enjoying the comfort of being looked after by a caring, all-female staff. The office has over 40 years of experience treating women with conditions like PCOS. If diagnosed, these are some of the PCOS treatments you’ll discuss with Dr. Kothari at her office in Hicksville, NY:
- Hormonal therapy (medicines to block androgen production).
- Birth control pills (for patients who are not trying to get pregnant).
- Medication to help manage insulin levels.
- Ovarian surgery.
- Hysterectomy to remove ovaries and reproductive organs.
A Possible Explanation for Your Symptoms
Your irregular periods or inability to get pregnant could be caused by PCOS. To rule it out or confirm this diagnosis in pursuit of treatment, call (516) 822-4600 to reach Dr. Anu Kothari at Comprehensive OB/GYN Healthcare in Hicksville, NY to test for PCOS.