Progesterone stops the endometrium from growing out of control. The medicine can also be given in the form of a shot every 3 months. Birth control pills contain a type of progesterone and also help regulate the menstrual cycle. Women with PCOS also have a higher rate of developing diabetes later in life unless they are of normal body weight. Thus it is important to maintain the proper weight.
Obese patients can sometimes correct their PCOS condition by losing weight and keeping it off.
Obesity Many women with PCOS have trouble keeping their weight down. This is due in a large part to an insulin imbalance. Insulin is the hormone that governs the production of fat in our bodies in order to store extra calories. Insulin is released into the blood stream in large amounts when our blood sugar gets too high, such as after eating carbohydrates. The worst culprit is sugar, but even carbohydrates such as refined bread, pasta and starches such as potato will lead to insulin surges.