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PCOS & Fibroid Management In Chennai
Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and uterine fibroids requires tailored approaches to balance hormones, reduce insulin resistance, and alleviate pelvic symptoms. While distinct conditions, both can cause irregular, heavy bleeding. Treatment spans lifestyle changes, medications, and minimally invasive procedures depending on fertility goals.
PCOS Management;
PCOS treatment focuses on regulating ovulation, lowering insulin levels, and addressing androgen excess.
Diet & Exercise: Weight management and a low-glycemic, anti-inflammatory diet (rich in whole grains, fiber, and healthy fats) help improve insulin sensitivity.
Medications: Doctors often prescribe hormonal contraceptives or progestin therapy to regulate menstrual cycles, or Metformin to lower blood sugar and insulin levels.
Fertility Support: Ovulation-inducing medications (like Clomid or Letrozole) or procedures like Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling (LOD) can be used to stimulate egg release.
Fibroid Management :
Treatment for fibroids depends on their size, number, and the severity of symptoms like pelvic pressure and prolonged bleeding.
Watchful Waiting: Small, asymptomatic fibroids often just require regular monitoring with pelvic ultrasounds.
Medical Therapies: Over-the-counter NSAIDs manage pelvic pain, while hormonal therapies—such as progestin-releasing IUDs or GnRH agonists—can shrink fibroids and reduce heavy bleeding.
Minimally Invasive Procedures: Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) cuts off blood supply to the fibroids, causing them to shrink.
Surgical Options: Myomectomy removes the fibroids while leaving the uterus intact (ideal for preserving fertility), whereas a hysterectomy is a permanent solution.
