What treatment is available for polycystic ovary syndrome?
There is no actual cure for PCOS but the symptoms can be treated. The treatment you receive will depend on the severity of your symptoms and also if you are trying to conceive. Treatment for PCOS is aimed at rebalancing the hormones involved. Infertility problems caused by PCOS can be treated with drugs that stimulate the body to ovulate. However, if you are not currently trying for a baby then the contraceptive pill is a popular choice as it regulates your periods and can also reduce acne. Symptoms like hair growth can be treated with bleaching the facial hair to make it less noticeable or by removal methods such as hair removal creams, plucking, waxing, electrolysis or shaving. Though shaving the face is not usually a good idea as the hair will usually grow back more coarse and so will be more obvious. Acne can be treated with antibiotics and can usually be kept under control. Lifestyle changes may be beneficial and it is particularly helpful to lose any excess weight. Weight loss ca
