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Treatment for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Detroit and Southeastern Michigan

The knowledgeable and caring women’s health physicians at DMC Medical Group provide treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome in Detroit and southeastern Michigan. We provide services in Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Hills, Commerce Township, Dearborn, Detroit, Farmington Hills, Hartland, and Livonia. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that is common among women who are of reproductive age. The condition can cause infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone levels, and it can also cause the ovaries to develop numerous small collections of fluid and fail to regularly release eggs.

Symptoms of PCOS often develop around the time of the first menstrual period, but can also develop later as a result of other factors such as substantial weight gain. Signs and symptoms vary, but may include:

  • Irregular periods: This is the most common sign of PCOS, with some patients experiencing fewer than nine periods a year, more than 35 days between periods, and abnormally heavy periods when they do occur.
     
  • Excess androgen: Elevated male hormone levels that result in physical signs such as excess facial and body hair, severe acne, and male-pattern baldness.
     
  • Polycystic ovaries: The ovaries may become enlarged and contain follicles surrounding the eggs, causing them to fail to function regularly.

A PCOS diagnosis is made when a patient is experiencing at least two of the above signs of the condition, and symptoms are typically more severe if the patient is obese. While the exact cause of PCOS is unknown, early diagnosis and treatment, along with weight loss, can help to reduce the risk of long-term complications including type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

While there is no test to definitively diagnose PCOS, your physician will go over your medical history, menstrual period patterns, weight changes, any physical signs such as excess hair growth, insulin resistance, and acne, and also may perform a pelvic exam, blood tests, or ultrasound. If PCOS is diagnosed, your doctor will likely recommend additional tests and screenings to check for complications such as high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, anxiety, and obstructive sleep apnea.

Treatment for PCOS will focus on individual concerns such as infertility, hair growth, acne, and obesity and may include lifestyle changes to lose weight and medication to regulate the menstrual cycle, reduce the risk of endometrial cancer, correct abnormal bleeding, excess hair growth, and acne, and assist with fertility. Electrolysis may also be prescribed to counteract excessive hair growth.

The compassionate physicians at DMC Medical Group understand how frustrating and challenging it can be to manage PCOS in Detroit, and are here to provide treatment and support for the condition and its accompanying complications. Call us today at (888) 542-7028 to schedule an appointment at one of our women’s health practices.