Hormonal
Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCPs) are recommended as first-line medical treatment for managing hyperandrogenism and regulating menstrual cycles in PCOS.
If lifestyle changes aren't enough to regulate your cycle or manage symptoms like excess hair growth, COCPs are the standard first medical treatment. They help by balancing hormones. Talk to your doctor about using the lowest effective dose to minimize side effects.
Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCPs) are recommended as first-line medical treatment for the management of hyperandrogenism and regulation of menstrual cycles in women with PCOS.
Why this rating
Based on systematic reviews and guidelines, though heterogeneity in preparation types exists.
Source
A Summary on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Diagnostic Criteria, Prevalence, Clinical Manifestations, and Management According to the Latest International Guidelines
Adriana C. H. Neven et al. · Seminars in Reproductive Medicine · 2018
DOI 10.1055/s-0038-1668085
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