🌸 PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

Commonly prescribed medications, what to avoid, and lifestyle guidance

📋 Overview

PCOS is a hormonal disorder causing irregular periods, excess androgen, and polycystic ovaries. The most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age.

💊 Commonly Prescribed Medications

Combined oral contraceptive pillHormonal Contraceptive

Regulates periods, reduces androgen, improves acne and excess hair.

Metformin (Glucophage)Insulin Sensitizer

Reduces insulin resistance. Improves menstrual regularity and androgen levels.

SpironolactoneAnti-androgen

Reduces excess hair and acne. Must use contraception.

LetrozoleOvulation Induction

For women with PCOS trying to conceive. Preferred over clomiphene.

Inositol (Myo-inositol)Supplement

OTC. Improves insulin sensitivity and menstrual regularity.

🚫 What to Avoid

High glycemic foods worsen insulin resistance. Large amounts of soy may affect hormones.

🥗 Lifestyle Tips

5-10% weight loss significantly improves PCOS, low-GI diet, regular exercise, stress management.

📋 Important Note

PCOS increases lifelong risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer.

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