What is PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and what treatment is available?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common female endocrine disorder, affecting approximately 5%-10% of all females. The principal features are obesity, irregular or no periods due to lack of ovulation, acne and excessive amounts or effects of androgenic (masculinizing) hormones. Treatment options include oral contraceptive pills, medication to reduce excess hair growth, medication typically use to treat diabetes, fertility medications to stimulate ovulation, and weight loss surgery in the morbidly obese patient.