How Can PCOD Be Treated?

Posted on Sun, 14 May 2017

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Question : Hi, I am 34 yrs and hv a 9 yr old daughter. I hv pcod for last 4-5 years. I am on metformin-500 twice a day for last 10 months. My periods are regular. Feb-16 my ovaries volume were 9.1cc and 6.6cc. Now it measures may17, 17cc and 18cc. I am 5'3 and 60 kgs.little overweight. Should I change my medicine since volume has increased in last 1 year or anything to worry. Pls suggest.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Weight reduction advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear thanks for writing to us
I have seen the attached reports
Yes you have PCOD and except weight reduction you can not do much about it
No need to increase the dose
Avoid junk food and keep an active lifestyle
All the best
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj