How to treat polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome can be treated by adjusting lifestyle, medication, and surgery. Polycystic ovary syndrome is usually caused by genetic factors, insulin resistance, endocrine disorders and other reasons.

1. Adjust your lifestyle

Lifestyle adjustments can help improve symptoms of PCOS. Keep a regular schedule and avoid staying up late. Carry out appropriate aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking, swimming, etc., at least 150 minutes a week. Control your diet, reduce the intake of high-sugar and high-fat foods, and increase the proportion of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Keeping your weight within a normal range and losing weight in overweight or obese patients can help improve symptoms.

2. Drug treatment

Medication is an important treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome. Commonly used drugs include metformin tablets, ethinyl estradiol cyproterone tablets, letrozole tablets, etc. Metformin tablets can improve insulin resistance, ethinyl estradiol and cyproterone tablets can regulate the menstrual cycle, and letrozole tablets can promote ovulation. Medication treatment must be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and self-medication is not allowed.

3. Surgical treatment

Surgical treatment is suitable for patients who have failed medical treatment or who have fertility needs. Common surgical methods include laparoscopic ovarian drilling, ovarian wedge resection, etc. Laparoscopic ovarian drilling reduces androgen secretion and promotes ovulation by drilling holes on the surface of the ovaries. Ovarian wedge resection improves the endocrine environment by removing part of the ovarian tissue. Surgical treatment needs to be selected according to the patient's specific conditions.

4. Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning

Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning can be used as an auxiliary treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that polycystic ovary syndrome is related to liver stagnation, spleen deficiency, kidney deficiency, etc. Commonly used Chinese medicines include Angelica sinensis, white peony root, Poria cocos, etc., which can soothe the liver and relieve depression, strengthen the spleen and nourish the kidneys. External TCM treatments such as acupuncture and moxibustion can also help regulate endocrine. TCM conditioning needs to be carried out under the guidance of professional TCM physicians.

5. Psychological counseling

Psychological counseling can help relieve patients’ anxiety and depression. Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome often experience psychological stress due to problems such as irregular menstruation and infertility. Psychological counseling can be provided through psychological counseling, support groups, etc. Maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude will help you recover from the disease.

Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome should pay attention to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, regular work and rest, appropriate exercise, and a balanced diet. Check regularly to monitor changes in condition. If you have fertility needs, you should seek medical treatment promptly and develop an appropriate treatment plan under the guidance of a doctor. Avoid self-medication or relying on folk remedies to avoid delaying the condition.