Checklist: Which Type of PCOS Treatment Might Apply to You?
This is NOT meant for self-diagnosis or self-medication
But it may help women better understand the conversations they may have with their doctor.
You may benefit from insulin resistance treatment/support if you have:
☐ weight gain or difficulty losing weight
☐ darkening around the neck or knuckles
☐ elevated blood sugar or HbA1c
☐ strong family history of diabetes
☐ fatigue or sugar cravings
☐ irregular periods
Your doctor may discuss:
- lifestyle changes
- Metformin
- nutraceuticals/supplements
You may benefit from menstrual regulation treatment if you have:
☐ periods skipping for months
☐ prolonged spotting
☐ unpredictable bleeding
☐ very infrequent periods
Your doctor may discuss:
• birth control pills
• progesterone tablets
You may benefit from heavy bleeding treatment if you have:
☐ flooding periods
☐ large blood clots
☐ dizziness or anaemia
☐ bleeding lasting many days
Your doctor may discuss:
• Tranexamic acid
• Ponstan
• hormonal IUDs
You may benefit from androgen symptom treatment if you have:
☐ acne
☐ facial hair growth
☐ scalp hair thinning
Your doctor may discuss:
• anti-androgen medications
• hormonal therapy
You may benefit from fertility-focused treatment if you have:
☐ difficulty conceiving
☐ irregular ovulation
☐ absent periods while trying for pregnancy
Your doctor may discuss:
• ovulation induction medications
• fertility investigations
PCOS treatment is not just about “fixing periods.”
It is about improving the woman’s overall hormonal and metabolic health.
And the earlier women understand what is happening in their bodies, the better chance they have of preventing long-term complications and improving their quality of life.
There is hope… And many women do improve significantly with proper support, education, consistency, and care.
I wish you good health and happiness.
P.S.
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