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Overview

Medications used to treat the symptoms of polycystic ovary disease include: Birth control pills; Clomiphene citrate; Flutamide; Spironolactone. Treatment with clomiphene citrate causes the pituitary gland to produce more FSH. This causes the egg to mature and be released. S...Read article »

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 »
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 »
5. Serum Testosterone Test

   A testosterone test measures the amount of the male hormone, testosterone, in the blood.  More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »

Surgical Procedures for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

1. Laproscopic Ovarian Drilling
2. Electrolysis of Hair Follicle
3. Laparoscopic Electrocautery of Ovary

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 »

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 »

Herbs and Supplements for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

1. acetylcysteine inhalation

Alternative Procedures for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

1. Acupuncture

   Acupuncture, one of the main forms of therapy in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been practiced for at least 2,500 years. In acupuncture, certain points on ...  More »
2. Weight Reduction