34 Treatments for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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

1 Herbs and Supplements 2 Alternative Procedures

Close

Endocrinologist

Obstetrician and Gynecologist (OB-GYN)

Gynecologist

Pediatrician

Ob Gyn nurse practitioner

Internist

Close

Overview

Treatment News for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Tests for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

1. Serum Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Level Test Luteinizing hormone (LH) is an important hormone produced in both men and women. It plays a role in puberty, menstruation, and fertility. Your doctor may request a ...  More

2. Serum Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS) Level Test DHEA is a weak male hormone produced in both men and women. It is released by the adrenal glands. The DHEA-producing adrenal glands are small, triangular shaped gla...  More

3. Vaginal Ultrasound Ultrasound tests use high-frequency sound waves to allow doctors to see your internal organs. The sound waves bounce off your organs, creating images of their struc...  More

4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More

5. Serum Testosterone Test A testosterone test measures the amount of testosterone in the blood. It is also called a serum testosterone test. Testosterone (sometimes referred to simply as T) ...  More

6. Serum Estradiol Test An estradiol test is a blood test that measures the amount of estradiol in your blood. It may also be called an E2 test. Estradiol is a form of the hormone estrogen...  More

7. Serum Prolactin Test Prolactin (also called PRL or lactogenic hormone) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. Prolactin plays an important role in the reproductive h...  More

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 Ultrasound scans use high-frequency sound waves to capture images and video. This helps doctors view portions of the body's interior without making an incision...  More

10. Abdominal MRI An MRI, which stands for magnetic resonance imaging, is a type of noninvasive test that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of the inside of the body. Unl...  More

11. Abdominal CT Scan A CT scan is a type of X-ray that can show cross-sectional images of a specific area of the body. The machine circles the body and sends the images to a computer, w...  More

12. MRI of Ovary A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive test that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of the inside of your body. It allows doctors to se...  More

13. Quantitative Serum Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Level Test The quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) blood test measures the level of hCG hormone present in a blood sample. HCG is a hormone that is produced during...  More

14. Serum SHBG Test

15. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t...  More

16. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan A computerized tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) is a series of cross-sectional X-ray images of your body. CT scans are used to examine your bones and soft tissues f...  More

17. MRI A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive test that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of the inside of your body. It allows doctors to se...  More

18. Ultrasound Scan An ultrasound scan is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from the inside of your body. The technology is similar to that use...  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 procedure that examines your reproductive organs. Your doctor uses an instrument called a laparoscope to perform the procedure. A laparoscop...  More

21. Endoscopy Endoscopy is a procedure that uses specialized tools to view and operate on the internal organs and vessels of your body. This allows surgeons to view problems with...  More

22. Laparoscopy Laparoscopy is a type of surgery. As a diagnostic procedure, it is used to examine the organs inside your abdomen. This is also referred to as a diagnostic laparosc...  More

Top

Surgical Procedures for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

1. Laproscopic Ovarian Drilling

2. Electrolysis of Hair Follicle

3. Laparoscopic Electrocautery of Ovary

Top

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...) Close 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

Top

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

Top

Herbs and Supplements for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome What's this?

1. acetylcysteine inhalation

Top

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

2. Weight Reduction

Top