How does hormone therapy help manage PCOS symptoms?
Hormone therapy of estrogen and progesterone helps regularise the cycle and reduce androgen.
Last updated on 01 Jun 2023
The main differences are PCOS results in a substantial hormonal imbalance, which is not generally the case with ovarian cysts. It is also possible for women to have multiple ovarian cysts without suffering from PCOS.
Last updated on 02 Jun 2023
If your readings fall between 9-55 ng/dL then you have nothing to worry. If they are higher then you may have PCOS.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts. One can overcome it by eating right, loosing weight and exercising regularly.
High levels of insulin causes the ovaries to produce too much testosterone, which interferes with the development of the follicles and prevents normal ovulation.
If you have frontal baldness, excess hair growth in the body, along with high muscle mass then you can have high testosterone levels.
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