PCOS Treatment in Sangareddy
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PCOS Treatment in Sangareddy
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women of reproductive age, affecting roughly 1 in 5 women in India. In Sangareddy and across Telangana, PCOS is frequently seen in teenage girls and young women, often presenting with irregular periods, acne, unexplained weight gain, and difficulty conceiving. Yet it remains under-diagnosed and under-managed, leaving many women to struggle with symptoms for years.
At KBR Life Care Hospitals, our gynaecology team provides structured PCOS care. We begin by confirming the diagnosis correctly using the Rotterdam criteria, which requires at least two of three features: irregular cycles, clinical or blood evidence of excess androgens, and polycystic-appearing ovaries on ultrasound. We do not diagnose PCOS based on a single scan showing multiple follicles.
PCOS management is not a single prescription. It requires a combination of lifestyle changes, hormonal medicines tailored to your current priority (cycle regulation, managing excess hair, or fertility), and long-term metabolic monitoring to prevent diabetes and cardiovascular complications later in life.
Types & Causes
Classic PCOS with Irregular Periods and High Androgens
The most common presentation with infrequent or absent periods, acne, excess facial or body hair, and polycystic ovaries on scan.
Lean PCOS
PCOS in women with a normal body weight; often missed because the association with obesity is assumed; requires the same evaluation and treatment as in overweight women.
PCOS with Insulin Resistance
A significant proportion of PCOS is driven by insulin resistance even without full diabetes; metformin and lifestyle changes targeting insulin sensitivity are central to management.
Adolescent PCOS
Irregular cycles in teenage girls evaluated with caution because some irregular cycling is normal in the first 2 years after puberty; diagnosis requires full criteria and careful assessment.
PCOS with Infertility
PCOS is the most common hormonal cause of anovulatory infertility; ovulation induction with appropriate medicines is highly effective in most cases.
Post-Pill PCOS
Irregular cycles returning after stopping oral contraceptive pills, sometimes revealing underlying PCOS that was masked during contraceptive use.
Symptoms to Watch For
Infrequent periods (less than 8 per year) or periods that are unpredictable in timing
Periods that are very heavy or prolonged when they do occur
Excess hair growth on the face, chin, chest, or abdomen
Acne on the face, chest, or back that persists beyond teenage years
Hair thinning from the scalp, particularly at the crown or temples
Unexplained weight gain, especially around the abdomen
Difficulty conceiving after regular unprotected intercourse for 12 months or more
When to See a Doctor
- Periods occurring less than 8 times a year or no period for more than 3 months
- Noticeable new hair growth on the face or body in a young woman
- Persistent acne not responding to standard skincare or topical treatment
- Not conceiving after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse (or 6 months if above 35)
- Incidental finding of polycystic ovaries on an ultrasound done for another reason
- Strong family history of PCOS, diabetes, or early cardiovascular disease
How We Diagnose
- Detailed menstrual history and assessment of androgen-related symptoms
- Blood tests: LH, FSH, testosterone, DHEAS, prolactin, thyroid function, and insulin/fasting glucose
- Pelvic ultrasound to assess ovarian morphology and endometrial thickness
- HbA1c and lipid profile for metabolic risk assessment, particularly in overweight patients
- Exclusion of other conditions that mimic PCOS: congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing's syndrome, thyroid disease
Our Treatment Approach
- Weight loss of 5 to 10 percent of body weight in overweight women significantly restores ovulation and reduces symptoms
- Low glycaemic index diet reducing rice, maida, and sugar; increasing protein, vegetables, and whole grains
- Metformin for insulin resistance: improves cycle regularity, lowers androgen levels, and reduces diabetes risk
- Combined oral contraceptive pills to regulate cycles and manage acne and excess hair for women not currently trying to conceive
- Ovulation induction with letrozole or clomiphene for women with PCOS who are trying to conceive
- Anti-androgen medicines for persistent excess hair or acne not controlled by contraceptive pills alone
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