With Expert, Compassionate Care for PCOS
You believe it’s important to bring strength and positivity to everything. That’s why, when polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) starts disrupting your life, you want to stay confident and in control. We’re here, ready to extend a healing hand and help you get back to your life’s plans.
The cause of PCOS is unknown, but women with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk, especially as their insulin rises. The diabetes teams at AdventHealth apply a multidisciplinary approach to this disease and your lifestyle, offering PCOS treatments that work to ease you back into comfort and wellness. Our specialists, gynecologic professionals, and full network of care providers work in concert to care for you, helping you to thrive each day moving forward.
With Whole-Person Care
- The Symptoms of PCOS
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You know when something isn’t quite right with your body, but sometimes, you can’t put your finger on what's wrong. AdventHealth is here, with the tools and the expertise, to find the answers you need. Symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome include:
- Excess Androgen, Resulting in Facial Hair, Body Hair, and Acne
- Infertility or Fertility Issues
- Irregular Periods or Increased Time Between Cycles
- Obesity
- Polycystic Ovaries, or Cysts
Understanding your risk factors can help you stay ahead of PCOS. Diabetes, androgen levels, and certain genes can also be contributors. Our gynecologists and team of diabetes management specialists are here to help you understand PCOS and prevent future conditions, like endometrial cancer or insulin resistance. Let’s be proactive, and get you on the path to wellness.
- Diagnosing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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We’re here to put a name to your symptoms. To get a full picture, we’ll talk through your medical history and perform several tests to diagnose you quickly and accurately. We'll work directly with you to explain PCOS and help you understand risk factors. Then, coupled with screenings and tests, we can provide you with an accurate diagnosis and get you on your way to treatment. Some polycystic ovarian syndrome tests include:
- Blood Tests for Androgen Levels
- Pelvic Exam
- Ultrasound to Look for Ovarian Cysts and Uterine Thickness
- Whole-Person Treatment for Symptoms of PCOS
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Smoother skin, more-regular menstrual periods, and general feelings of gynecologic comfort are all things you strive for. We want to help. Though there’s no known cure for polycystic ovarian syndrome, we can treat your symptoms with medication and healthy lifestyle changes. Since high insulin levels are a risk factor, diabetes management can help ease your symptoms. Our nutritionists and trainers can help guide you in this journey, working with you to find a healthy balance of diet, exercise, and wellness. We want to empower you and make you feel like the confident woman you deserve to be. Birth control pills, hormone therapies, and diabetes medications can help stabilize your hormone levels and menstrual cycles, giving you control over your polycystic ovarian syndrome. PCOS treatments and medications can include:
- Clomiphene (Clomid) to Induce Ovulation
- Eflornithine (Vaniqa) Treats Facial Hair Growth
- Electrolysis to Remove Facial Hair
- Gonadotropins, Fertility Drugs
- Letrozole (Femara) to Regulate Periods
- Metformin, Diabetes Medication
- Progestin Therapy to Control Periods
- Spironolactone (Aldactone), a Hormone Control Medication
Our goal is to provide whole-person care. Along with treating the symptoms of PCOS, our AdventHealth network of hospitals and diabetes centers will provide an expert and compassionate care team to ease your mind and minister to your spirit with support groups, counseling, and spiritual guidance.
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