Treatment for pcos

[angel1206]

I am 41 yrs old and discovered that I have pcos in both ovaries since 20 years now. My doctor gave me birth control pills which gives me severe constipation. Last month I went for my check up and after a blood test, my doctor asked me to stop with the pills because it affected my liver. I would like to know if there's no treatment for this problem, because when my period starts, it goes on for months until i take a treatment. If I go for a surgery to remove these cysts, am i going to be regulate with my period? Is there a chance that these cysts come again? Will I become like a normal person who can get pregnant if i wish? Or do i have to continue with a treatment? Pls note that I am 48 kgs and dont need to lose weight.
Thank you for your reply

[kgerber]

My experirence with PCOS lead me to take treatment in order to become pregnant.  I was refered by a friend who also sufferend the same problems, to have Ovarian Drilling, a proceedure using lasers to put wholes in your ovaries.  Desparate to conceive - I would try anything.  Amazingly, I had a normal menstral cycle the next month and conceived that same month.  My experience was great.  I continue to menstrate monthly and am able to conceive(a new problem--now I have to try not to get pregnant:)
Look for a doctor who has knowledge of this operation.

[Sanjivani Wanjari, MD]

HI,
Conservative treatment for PCOS is usually with the help of hormones. If they do not suit you then you can take haemostatic drugs for the excessive bleeding. For conceiving you may require treatment. Consult your gynaecologist.
Hope this helps.