Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, and early pregnancy loss. In addition, even in women who do not plan to have a baby, PCOS may cause many problems. Due to hormonal disorders, unpleasant symptoms occur, the quality of sexual life worsens, and signs of hyperandrogenism appear, such as facial hair growth, voice coarsening, oily skin, and acne.
PCOS cannot be cured, but it can be controlled. Doctors in developed countries use modern methods and drugs for the treatment of hormonal disorders in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. They also achieve success in the treatment of other gynecological diseases, such as fibroids, endometrial diseases, precancerous changes in the cervix, etc. If you need gynecological services, you can get them abroad. You are welcome to use the Booking Health website to find out treatment costs for ovarian or cervical diseases, compare treatment costs at different hospitals, and make an appointment with a doctor for your preferred dates.
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- Treatment methods for polycystic ovary syndrome
- Where to undergo treatment for polycystic ovaries?
Treatment methods for polycystic ovary syndrome
Treatment for polycystic ovaries includes the following:
- lifestyle modification;
- drug therapy;
- cosmetic procedures for acne treatment and unwanted hair removal;
- ovulation induction with medicines if the goal of treatment is pregnancy.
Many patients with PCOS have excess weight. It is desirable to lose weight in order to normalize the metabolism. Such women with obesity have a higher risk of prediabetes and diabetes mellitus than the average in the population. Lifestyle modification includes a balanced, if required, low-calorie diet and regular physical activity.
Women without any plans to get pregnant are prescribed oral contraceptives to normalize the menstrual cycle and prevent endometrial pathologies. A hormonal contraceptive ring, which is placed in the vagina near the cervix, can also be used. The use of drugs with an antiandrogenic effect may reduce the manifestations of hyperandrogenism.
If such treatment of hormonal disorders in women with polycystic ovary syndrome is ineffective for 6 months, antiandrogens will be prescribed. These may be prescribed as monotherapy if oral contraceptives are contraindicated or poorly tolerated. Many women also require correction of insulin resistance and sometimes the intake of hypoglycemic agents.
With a body mass index of more than 30 kg/m2, drug therapy for weight loss can be prescribed. It is used for BMI ranging from 27 kg/m2 with concomitant diabetes mellitus or dyslipidemia.
Where to undergo treatment for polycystic ovaries?
In the case of the detection of polycystic ovary syndrome, you can undergo your treatment abroad. Initially, you will be examined for hormonal abnormalities and possible PCOS complications. The examination includes an ultrasound scan, hormone tests, a Pap smear from the cervix, and may also require an endometrial biopsy. Doctors then determine treatment goals. This is followed by an individual selection of therapy that is regularly adjusted.
You are welcome to use the Booking Health service to find out treatment costs and make an appointment at a hospital. Our company's specialists will help you find a hospital whose doctors specialize in the treatment of hormonal disorders in women and arrange your trip. When making an appointment with a doctor through Booking Health, the cost of treatment will be lower for you due to the lack of additional taxes for foreign patients.
Authors:
The article was edited by medical experts, board-certified doctors Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova and Dr. Sergey Pashchenko. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!
Sources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
PubMed
MedicineNet
