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Gynecology (Expert Forum)
PCOS
Answered by
Keith Downing, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology
MA
This forum is for questions and support regarding gynecology issues such as: Cervical Disorders, Colposcopy, Cramps, Cystitis, Fallopian Tube Disorders, Menstruation, Ovarian Disorders, PAP Test, Pelvic Exam, PID, PMS, Surgery, Tests, Ultrasound, Uterine Disorders, Vaginal Disorders.
Doctor's Answer
by Keith Downing, MD, Feb 22, 2008 05:23PM
, Feb 22, 2008 05:23PM
Hello,
Birth control pills are helping in patients with PCOS in multiple ways. One, they regulate the menstrual cycle, protect the endometrium (inside lining of the uterus) from overgrowth due not ovulating, and two they decrease the amount of androgens (testosterone like hormones) in the blood minimizing common symptoms of PCOS including acne, male pattern hair growth, and hair thickening.
In the future conceiving may be complicated by irregular ovulation (ovulation is the time of the menstrual cycle when a cyst on the ovary releases an egg to be fertilized by sperm). Some women with PCOS conceive spontaneously, others need fertility medication or other assistance to achieve conception.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
Birth control pills are helping in patients with PCOS in multiple ways. One, they regulate the menstrual cycle, protect the endometrium (inside lining of the uterus) from overgrowth due not ovulating, and two they decrease the amount of androgens (testosterone like hormones) in the blood minimizing common symptoms of PCOS including acne, male pattern hair growth, and hair thickening.
In the future conceiving may be complicated by irregular ovulation (ovulation is the time of the menstrual cycle when a cyst on the ovary releases an egg to be fertilized by sperm). Some women with PCOS conceive spontaneously, others need fertility medication or other assistance to achieve conception.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
Thanks for the prompt reply...plz advice if i need to conceive at the earliest or can i wait...since i m 27 yrs old n also should i get an medication from a gyno for PCOS,since i m not on any medication..thank u so much again....it was a great help.