The first step in the management of PCOS is weight loss if the patient is obese, and treatment of type 2 diabetes with metformin. In significantly overweight patients, weight loss alone usually effects a cure and should always be vigorously attempted. Diet and exercise are recommended in all women with PCOS. The next step is the initiation of treatment to break the self-perpetuating anovulatory cycles, either by stimulating ovulation or suppressing androgenic and<unk> an activity. The selection of treatment depends on whether the pregnancy is desired or not. All anti-androgen treatments will take at least 3 months to affect hirsutism. The drug regimen for PCOS depends upon the desire for the fertility of the patient.
Polycystic ovary syndrome medical therapy
Hypogonadism medical therapy
Menopause medical therapy
Prolactinoma medical therapy
Infertility medical therapy
Endometrial hyperplasia medical therapy
Endometriosis medical therapy
Gynecomastia medical therapy