Current Available Pharmacological Interventions for PCOS: Oral Contraceptive Pills

Abstract

Hormonal contraceptives, progestins, and metformin are some of the most often prescribed treatments for PCOS. Ovulation induction therapies, which may include medications like Letrozole, Clomiphene, or Gonadotropin therapy, are the mainstay of infertility treatment. Hormonal contraceptives and adjuvant anti-androgen therapy are frequently used to treat hirsutism. Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are frequently administered Oral Contraceptive Tablets (OCP), which target symptoms like irregular menstrual cycles and clinical hyperandrogenism while simultaneously offering contraception and endometrial protection. In essence, this chapter aims to furnish a comprehensive overview of contemporary research findings pertaining to the utilization of oral contraceptives in managing PCOS. This chapter sheds light on the evolving landscape of PCOS management and the potential avenues offered by oral contraceptive strategies.