Whether you are experiencing concerning symptoms or thinking about having your first baby, partnering with an experienced and compassionate gynecologist and obstetrician can help you take control of your women’s health needs. Patients with irregular periods, polycystic ovaries, or excess body hair can benefit from gynecological care and possible treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Learn more below about this condition and how to treat it. 

Gynecologist PCOS Guide 

What Is It?

PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age. Symptoms include abnormally long or infrequent menstrual cycles, increased male hormone (androgen) levels, and enlarged ovaries containing follicles that surround the eggs. Patients must have two out of three of the signs of PCOS for a diagnosis. The disorder can occur as a result of excess insulin, genetic influences, too much androgen, or inflammation. 

How Is It Treated?

Treatment for PCOS varies depending on a woman’s symptoms and whether she wants to get pregnant. Your gynecologist will begin by suggesting healthy lifestyle changes, including a nutritious diet of whole grains, low-fat dairy, fruits, and vegetables. They will also recommend you maintain a healthy weight through exercise and diet control. Women who lose excess body weight may improve their condition. 

If lifestyle changes do not work, symptoms are too severe, or you desire to have a baby, your doctor may recommend medication like combination birth control pills or progestin therapy. These options help regulate your hormones and protect against endometrial cancer. Other prescriptions like Metformin and Clomiphene may help you ovulate. If you have excessive hair growth, your physician can prescribe you pills, creams, or refer you for electrolysis. 

By understanding the signs and remedies of PCOS, you can take the first step in feeling healthier and planning better for your family. Working with a women’s health professional like Dr. William M. Jamieson, MD in Cincinnati and Mason, OH, will allow a diagnosis and reduce or relieve symptoms. To make an appointment with the gynecologist, call (513) 241-7744. For information about their obstetrician and gynecological surgery services, visit their website.