Polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS, can cause many uncomfortable symptoms, and it can impact your ability to become pregnant. Your OBGYN doctor can help. Dr. Noushin Firouzbakht is an OBGYN doctor in Fort Worth, TX, offering both in-office and telehealth OBGYN services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of PCOS.
What You Need To Know About PCOS
PCOS is a condition affecting women during their reproductive years. Too much androgen can cause PCOS, resulting in the formation of fluid sacs or cysts forming along the outer edges of the ovaries. These cysts contain immature eggs known as follicles. When you have PCOS, the eggs aren’t released regularly, resulting in an irregular menstrual cycle and possible infertility.
In addition to an irregular menstrual cycle and difficulty becoming pregnant, other symptoms that may occur with PCOS include:
- Frequent, severe pelvic pain
- Infrequent or absent menstruation
- Excess bleeding during menstruation
If you are experiencing any of the signs or symptoms associated with PCOS, you should visit your OBGYN doctor. Your doctor will begin with a thorough pelvic and reproductive examination. Your doctor may also order blood tests to measure hormone levels and an ultrasound to check the ovaries for cysts and other abnormalities.
If your OBGYN doctor determines you have PCOS, there are several methods of treatment available to manage symptoms and boost fertility. Your OBGYN doctor may recommend:
- Medications to regulate periods, including birth control pills, progestin, and others
- Medications to help you ovulate so you can become pregnant, including clomiphene, letrozole, and gonadotropins
Your doctor may also recommend medications to manage acne and limit excessive hair growth, which are two side effects of having PCOS.
Want To Know More About PCOS?
Talk with an expert to discover more about PCOS treatment and management of symptoms and what you can do to increase your chances of becoming pregnant. Call Dr. Firouzbakht, an OBGYN doctor in Fort Worth, TX. You can reach her in the office by calling (817) 878-2667, so call today.