You can try facial hair removal creams, laser hair removal, or electrolysis to remove excess hair. You can find hair removal creams and products at drugstores. Procedures like laser hair removal or electrolysis must be done by a doctor and may not be covered by health insurance. Slowing hair growth. A prescription skin treatment eflornithine HCl cream can help slow down the growth rate of new hair in unwanted places. What types of medicines treat PCOS? The types of medicines that treat PCOS and its symptoms include: Hormonal birth control, including the pill, patch, shot, vaginal ring, and hormone intrauterine device IUD.
For women who don't want to get pregnant, hormonal birth control can: Make your menstrual cycle more regular Lower your risk of endometrial cancer Help improve acne and reduce extra hair on the face and body Ask your doctor about birth control with both estrogen and progesterone.
Anti-androgen medicines. These medicines block the effect of androgens and can help reduce scalp hair loss, facial and body hair growth, and acne. These medicines can also cause problems during pregnancy. Metformin is often used to treat type 2 diabetes and may help some women with PCOS symptoms.
Metformin improves insulin's ability to lower your blood sugar and can lower both insulin and androgen levels. After a few months of use, metformin may help restart ovulation, but it usually has little effect on acne and extra hair on the face or body. Recent research shows that metformin may have other positive effects, including lowering body mass and improving cholesterol levels.
If you have overweight or obesity, losing weight through healthy eating and regular physical activity can help make your menstrual cycle more regular and improve your fertility. Find a personalized healthy eating plan using the MyPlate Plan tool. After ruling out other causes of infertility in you and your partner, your doctor might prescribe medicine to help you ovulate, such as clomiphene Clomid. In vitro fertilization IVF. IVF may be an option if medicine does not work.
In IVF, your egg is fertilized with your partner's sperm in a laboratory and then placed in your uterus to implant and develop. Compared to medicine alone, IVF has higher pregnancy rates and better control over your risk of having twins and triplets by allowing your doctor to transfer a single fertilized egg into your uterus. Surgery is also an option, usually only if the other options do not work. The outer shell called the cortex of ovaries is thickened in women with PCOS and thought to play a role in preventing spontaneous ovulation.
Ovarian drilling is a surgery in which the doctor makes a few holes in the surface of your ovary using lasers or a fine needle heated with electricity. Surgery usually restores ovulation, but only for 6 to 8 months. How does PCOS affect pregnancy? You can lower your risk of problems during pregnancy by: Reaching a healthy weight before you get pregnant.
Use this interactive tool to see your healthy weight before pregnancy and what to gain during pregnancy. Reaching healthy blood sugar levels before you get pregnant. You can do this through a combination of healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, weight loss, and medicines such as metformin. Taking folic acid.
Talk to your doctor about how much folic acid you need. What is the latest research on PCOS? Researchers continue to search for new ways to treat PCOS. Did we answer your question about PCOS? Sources Trivax, B. Signs and symptoms of PCOS vary. A diagnosis of PCOS is made when you experience at least two of these signs:. PCOS signs and symptoms are typically more severe if you're obese.
See your doctor if you have concerns about your menstrual periods, if you're experiencing infertility or if you have signs of excess androgen such as worsening hirsutism, acne and male-pattern baldness. The exact cause of PCOS isn't known. Factors that might play a role include:. Obesity is associated with PCOS and can worsen complications of the disorder.
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Overview Polycystic ovary syndrome Open pop-up dialog box Close. Polycystic ovary syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome is a disorder involving infrequent, irregular or prolonged menstrual periods, and often excess male hormone androgen levels. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. A diabetes medicine, metformin, can lower insulin levels.
In some girls with PCOS, it can help control ovulation and androgen levels. This can make a girl's menstrual cycles more regular. Having PCOS can be hard on a girl's self-esteem.
Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce the physical symptoms and take care of the emotional side of living with PCOS. Medicines used to treat PCOS will slow down or stop excessive hair growth for many girls. Also, different types of products can help get rid of hair where it's not wanted.
Depilatory creams can gently remove facial hair on the upper lip or chin. Follow the instructions carefully so you don't develop a rash or allergic reaction. Tweezing and waxing done at home or at a salon can manage excess hair growth. A dermatologist a doctor who specializes in skin problems or qualified hair removal specialist can use electrolysis and laser surgery treatments for long-term removal of unwanted hair, but they're more expensive.
Treatment with birth control pills or antiandrogens might make severe acne better. If it doesn't, your doctor may refer you to a dermatologist for treatment.
A dermatologist can also recommend medicines to reduce skin darkening or discoloration, and to prevent hair growth. Some girls with PCOS may become depressed , in which case it may help to talk to a therapist or other mental health professional.
Talking with other teens and women with PCOS is a great way to share information about treatment and get support. Ask your doctor or search online for a local support group. However, some women with this disorder do not have cysts, while some women without the disorder do develop cysts. Ovulation occurs when a mature egg is released from an ovary.
This happens so it can be fertilized by a male sperm. If the egg is not fertilized, it is sent out of the body during your period. These cysts make hormones called androgens. Women with PCOS often have high levels of androgens. And it can cause many of the symptoms of PCOS. Treatment for PCOS is often done with medication. The exact cause of PCOS is not clear. Many women with PCOS have insulin resistance. This means the body can't use insulin well. Insulin levels build up in the body and may cause higher androgen levels.
Obesity can also increase insulin levels and make PCOS symptoms worse. Your health care provider will ask about your medical history and your symptoms. You will also have a physical exam. This will likely include a pelvic exam. This exam checks the health of your reproductive organs, both inside and outside your body. Some of the symptoms of PCOS are like those caused by other health problems.
Because of this, you may also have tests such as:. This test uses sound waves and a computer to create images of blood vessels, tissues, and organs.
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