33 Treatments  for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

22 Tests 3 Surgical Procedures 5 Prescribed Medications 1 Over the Counter Medications

2 Alternative Procedures

Endocrinologist

Obstetrician and Gynecologist (OB-GYN)

Gynecologist

Pediatrician

Ob Gyn nurse practitioner

Internist

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Tests for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

1. Serum Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Level Test The LH blood test measures the amount of luteinizing hormone (LH. LH is a hormone released by the pituitary gland. In women, an increase in LH levels at mid-cycle c...  More Costs

2. Serum Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS) Level Test DHEA-sulfate blood test measures the amount of DHEA-sulfate in the blood.  More

3. Vaginal Ultrasound Transvaginal ultrasound is a type of pelvic ultrasound. It is used to look at a woman's reproductive organs, including the uterus, ovaries, cervix, and vagina....  More

4. History and Physical Exam During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More Costs

5. Serum Testosterone Test A testosterone test measures the amount of the male hormone, testosterone, in the blood.  More Costs

6. Serum Estradiol Test An estradiol test measures the amount of a hormone called estradiol in the blood. Estradiol is the most important form of estrogen found in the body. Most of it is ...  More Costs

7. Serum Prolactin Test Prolactin is a hormone released by the pituitary gland. The prolactin test measures the amount of prolactin in the blood.  More Costs

8. Serum Free Testosterone Test Testosterone, the principal male sex hormone, is produced in the testes. Testosterone, an androgen, is necessary for the development of external genitals in the mal...  More

9. Abdominal Ultrasound Abdominal ultrasound is an imaging procedure used to examine the internal organs of the abdomen, including the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. Th...  More Costs

10. Abdominal MRI A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the abdomen is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the inside of the belly area. Unlike x-rays and comput...  More Costs

11. Abdominal CT Scan An abdominal CT scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the belly area. CT stands for computed tomography. See also: C...  More Costs

12. MRI of Ovary Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body. Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic (CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses...  More

13. Quantitative Serum Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Level Test A quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test measures the specific level of HCG in the blood. HCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy. See also: H...  More Costs

14. Serum SHBG Test

15. Biopsy A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More

16. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body. See also: Cranial CT scan; Lumbosacral sp...  More

17. MRI Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body. Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic (CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses...  More

18. Ultrasound Scan Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body.  More

19. Ovarian Biopsy A medical procedure used to diagnose a condition. Most biopsies involve taking a small piece of skin or muscle under a local anesthetic. When the cells to be analyz...  More

20. Laparoscopy of Female Pelvis Pelvic laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that examines and treats pelvic organs through a small surgical viewing instrument (laparoscope) inserted into the abdome...  More

21. Endoscopy Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.  More

22. Laparoscopy Laparoscopy describes a group of operations performed with the aid of a camera placed in the abdomen or pelvis. The laparoscope allows doctors to perform both minor...  More Costs

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Surgical Procedures for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

1. Laproscopic Ovarian Drilling

2. Electrolysis of Hair Follicle

3. Laparoscopic Electrocautery of Ovary

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Prescribed Medications for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

1. progesterone(Prometrium , Progest) PROGESTERONE (proe JES ter one) is a female hormone. This medicine is used to prevent the overgrowth of the lining of the uterus in women who are taking estrogens f...  More

2. metformin(Glucophage , others...) METFORMIN (met FOR min) is used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps to control blood sugar. Treatment is combined with diet and exercise. This medicine can be used a...  More

3. clomiPHENE(Clomid , Serophene) CLOMIPHENE (KLOE mi feen) is a fertility drug that increases the chance of pregnancy. It helps women ovulate (produce a mature egg) during their cycle.  More

4. spironolactone(Aldactone ) SPIRONOLACTONE (speer on oh LAK tone) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose excess water from your body. This medicine is used to treat high blood...  More

5. flutamide(Eulexin ) FLUTAMIDE (FLOO ta mide) blocks the effect of the male hormone called testosterone. It is used in combination with another medication to treat prostate cancer.  More

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Over the Counter Medications for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

1. progesterone PROGESTERONE (proe JES ter one) is a female hormone. This medicine is used to prevent the overgrowth of the lining of the uterus in women who are taking estrogens f...  More

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Alternative Procedures for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome What's this?

1. Acupuncture The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More Costs

2. Weight Reduction

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