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Why Contraceptives Are Given To Treat Polycystic Ovaries And Risks Of Having It?

Are PCOD and polycystic ovaries the same? why are contraceptives given to treat polycystic ovaries..? what are the risks of having polycystic ovaries in both ovaries? are harmones safe enough to be taken or do they have side effects? cant this be cured?
Tue, 20 May 2014
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Hello!
Thanks for your query.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is a condition where at least two of the following occur, and often all three:
1.At least 12 tiny cysts (follicles) develop in your ovaries. (Polycystic means many cysts.)
2.The balance of hormones that you make in the ovaries is altered. In particular, your ovaries make more than normal of the male hormone testosterone.
3.You do not ovulate each month. Some women do not ovulate at all. In PCOS, although the ovaries usually have many follicles, they do not develop fully and so ovulation often does not occur. If you do not ovulate then you may not have a period.
Oral contraceptive specially DIANNE are very effective in treatment of PCOS.
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Why Contraceptives Are Given To Treat Polycystic Ovaries And Risks Of Having It?

Hello! Thanks for your query. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is a condition where at least two of the following occur, and often all three: 1.At least 12 tiny cysts (follicles) develop in your ovaries. (Polycystic means many cysts.) 2.The balance of hormones that you make in the ovaries is altered. In particular, your ovaries make more than normal of the male hormone testosterone. 3.You do not ovulate each month. Some women do not ovulate at all. In PCOS, although the ovaries usually have many follicles, they do not develop fully and so ovulation often does not occur. If you do not ovulate then you may not have a period. Oral contraceptive specially DIANNE are very effective in treatment of PCOS. TAKE CARE