The contraceptive pill is a frequently prescribed drug for the symptoms of PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and the associated hirsutism, or hirsutism. Contraceptive pills regulate the menstrual cycle, eliminate acne and cause unwanted hair to grow back slowly - thus helping to control the symptoms of PCOS. It is worth knowing, however, that after discontinuation of hormonal pills, the problem may return.

Contraceptive pillsoften prescribed by gynecologists for therapeutic purposes -polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)is one of the diseases in whichhormone treatmentbrings very good results. The hormones contained incontraceptive pillshave multidirectional effects, which have been used since the very beginning of the oral contraceptive pill. Preventing unwanted pregnancy is not always the main reason why patients use these drugs. They have a very well-documented effect in controlling the bothersome symptoms of PCOS and the hirsutism associated with it.

Why do we use birth control pills in PCOS?

The oral contraceptive pill containing estrogen and progestin can be considered the first-line treatment for the control of PCOS symptoms. During its use, the secretion of androgens in the woman's body is significantly reduced, which improves the condition of the skin and significantly reduces the problem of excessive hair. Patients diagnosed with PCOS often feel a significant improvement after taking an oral contraceptive pill after a few months.

Which contraceptive pills to choose in PCOS therapy?

We have many different contraceptive pills on the market. Each of them contains an estrogen component - it is usually ethinylestradiol, and a progestogen component - which differs depending on the preparation. However, it has not been proven that any of the funds available on the market have any particular advantage over the others.

Will PCOS symptoms return after stopping the pill?

The use of an oral contraceptive pill is a treatment thanks to which we control the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. Weaningtablets will cause a relapse to symptoms seen before taking them. For this reason, birth control pills are not used to treat PCOS-induced infertility.

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What is polycystic ovary syndrome?

Polycystic ovary syndrome ( polycystic ovary syndrome- PCOS) is a complex disease currently considered to be the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age. PCOS is manifested by menstrual disorders - mainly of the type of rarely occurring menses, the characteristic appearance of the ovaries in ultrasound (the so-called polycystic ovaries) and hyperandrogenism, i.e. the occurrence of symptoms suggesting excessive androgen secretion in the woman's body, which include, among others, acne or excessive hair in unusual places for a woman.

What are the side effects of using birth control pills in PCOS therapy?

One of the main side effects of the oral contraceptive pill is the increased risk of venous thromboembolism. Each patient for whom the gynecologist decides to start such therapy must have a very carefully collected history in order to exclude any contraindications to such therapy.

The oral contraceptive pill may also have an influence on blood pressure and blood lipid levels, therefore each patient who is started on the oral contraceptive pill must be under constant gynecological supervision.

What are the additional benefits of using birth control pills in PCOS therapy?

An additional advantage of using oral hormonal contraception will be the contraceptive effect - a patient using a two-component hormonal tablet treatment will also be protected against unwanted pregnancy. On the other hand, regular withdrawal bleeding occurring during the initiation of therapy will protect the endometrium by protecting it against endometrial hyperplasia.

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