Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for your question. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. The name of the condition comes from the appearance of the ovaries in most, but not all, women with the disorder — enlarged and containing numerous small cysts located along the outer edge of each ovary. If you're not trying to become pregnant, your doctor may recommend low-dose birth control pills that contain a combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone. They decrease androgen production and give your body a break from the effects of continuous estrogen. This decreases your risk of endometrial cancer and corrects abnormal bleeding. Any concerns you might have on the medication your doctor prescribed should be discuss with her. If you don’t feel comfortable with this doctor, you might want to consider taking a second opinion from another doctor. Hope this has helped?
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Hi Anon,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for your question. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. The name of the condition comes from the appearance of the ovaries in most, but not all, women with the disorder — enlarged and containing numerous small cysts located along the outer edge of each ovary. If you're not trying to become pregnant, your doctor may recommend low-dose birth control pills that contain a combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone. They decrease androgen production and give your body a break from the effects of continuous estrogen. This decreases your risk of endometrial cancer and corrects abnormal bleeding. Any concerns you might have on the medication your doctor prescribed should be discuss with her. If you don’t feel comfortable with this doctor, you might want to consider taking a second opinion from another doctor. Hope this has helped?
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