Birth control pills and other medications can aid in the regulation of the menstrual cycle and the treatment of PCOS symptoms such as hair growth and acne.
Birth control
Daily (Birth control pill) progestin use can lead to:
· Restore a normal hormone balance
· Ovulation should be regulated.
· Alleviate symptoms such as excessive hair growth
· Endometrial cancer prevention
These hormones are available in the form of a pill, patch, or vaginal ring.
Metformin
Metformin (Glucophage, Fortamet) is a type 2 diabetes medication. It also helps with PCOS by increasing insulin levels.
One study discovered that taking metformin alongside diet and exercise changes improves weight loss, lowers blood sugar, and restores a normal menstrual cycle better than diet and exercise alone.
Clomiphene
Clomiphene (Clomid) is a fertility medication that can assist women with PCOS in becoming pregnant.
It's important to remember that clomiphene increases the chances of twins and other multiple births when discussing family planning.
Hair removal medications
A few treatments can help remove unwanted hair or prevent it from growing.
Eflornithine cream (Vaniqa) is a prescription medication that slows hair growth. Unwanted hair on your face and body can be removed using laser hair removal or electrolysis.
Surgery
If other treatments fail to improve fertility, surgery may be an option. Ovarian drilling is a procedure that uses a laser or a thin heated needle to make tiny holes in the ovary in order to restore normal ovulation.
