Common symptoms
- Irregular or infrequent periods
- Acne or oily skin
- Increased facial or body hair
- Hair thinning from the scalp
- Difficulty with weight management
- Difficulty becoming pregnant in some people
How PCOS is evaluated
- A clinician may review menstrual history, symptoms, medicines and family history.
- Depending on the situation, blood tests and other investigations may be advised.
- Other causes of irregular periods or excess hair growth may need to be excluded.
Helpful everyday habits
- Regular physical activity appropriate for your health
- Balanced meals with adequate protein and fibre
- Consistent sleep
- Keeping track of menstrual cycles and symptoms
- Following up when advised for blood pressure, glucose or other metabolic risk factors
When should you seek professional advice?
Consider a medical consultation when symptoms are persistent, recurrent, worsening, affecting daily life, or accompanied by unexplained changes in weight, appetite, sleep, bleeding, urination, breathing or general wellbeing. A qualified healthcare professional can decide whether examination, testing or referral is appropriate.
Care in Raebareli
Hahnemann Homoeo Dawakhana provides individual consultations. Bring relevant previous reports and a list of current medicines or supplements when attending an appointment.
Important responsible note
This article is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional diagnosis, testing or treatment. It does not claim that homoeopathy cures any disease. Do not stop prescribed treatment or delay urgent medical care because of information on this website.
Updated health education article · Hahnemann Homoeo Dawakhana, Raebareli