List of Treatments for PCOS

Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Overview
Aldactone is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, edema, and other conditions. Aldactone is also referred to by its drug name,… read more

Birth control pill (Progestin only)

Overview
Birth control pills are prescription drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent pregnancy. A birth control pill containing only a progestin may also be referred to as a “mini-pill.”… read more

Birth control pill (Estrogen and progestin)

Overview
Birth control pills are prescription drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent pregnancy. A birth control pill containing both an estrogen and a progestin may be referred to as a… read more

Clomid (Clomiphene)

Overview
Clomid is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat infertility related to ovulatory dysfunction. Clomid is also referred to by its drug name, Clomifene.

Clomid is a… read more

Depo-Provera (Medroxyprogesterone)

Overview
Depo-Provera is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent pregnancy. Depo-Provera may be referred to by its drug name, Medroxyprogesterone.

Depo-Provera is a… read more

Glucophage (Metformin)

Overview
Glucophage is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help improve blood glucose control in children and adults with type 2 diabetes. Glucophage is considered an adjunct… read more

Hysterectomy

Overview
Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Hysterectomy may or may not include oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries) and excision of the cervix. Hysterectomy and oophorectomy and are considered radical… read more

Metformin

Overview
Metformin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Metformin is considered an adjunct treatment to diet and… read more

Mirena IUD (Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system)

Overview
Mirena is an intrauterine device (IUD) approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent pregnancy and treat heavy menstrual bleeding in women who want an intrauterine device for birth control.… read more