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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is one of the most common, and treatable, sources of infertility in women. The providers at Capital Women's Care Howard County located in Fulton, Maryland, offer treatment for PCOS to help manage your symptoms, reduce the risk of other health problems, and get pregnant if you plan to have children.
Sometimes called polycystic ovarian syndrome, PCOS, is a common women’s health problem that involves an imbalance of reproductive hormones. The hormone imbalance may cause problems with your ovaries, leading to irregular menstrual periods and lack of ovulation.
It’s also common to develop many ovarian cysts with PCOS, although this doesn’t always happen.
An irregular menstrual cycle is the most common symptom of PCOS. You may skip periods, have fewer than eight periods per year, or have periods that happen more frequently than every 28 days. Other signs and symptoms of PCOS include:
If left untreated, PCOS may lead to the following potentially serious conditions:
First, your expert OB/GYN at Capital Women’s Care performs a thorough physical and pelvic exam to look for signs of PCOS. They may ask questions about your symptoms, medical history, and menstrual cycles.
They may order blood tests to check your hormone and blood sugar levels or take a pelvic ultrasound to look for ovarian cysts.
If you have PCOS, your Capital Women’s Care provider discusses the best options for treatment. Depending on your unique needs, this may include lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise to lose weight.
If your condition is severe, or doesn’t improve with lifestyle changes, they may recommend medications.
