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PCOS Treatment & Care
Not Just Your Periods. Your Whole Health.
PCOS — now increasingly known as PMOS (Polycystic Metabolic-Ovarian Syndrome) — affects hormones, metabolism, fertility, skin, and long-term health. Evidence-based, phenotype-aware care by Dr. Priyadatt Patel.
PCOS is a Metabolic Condition That Happens to Involve the Ovaries
PCOS is a hormonal and metabolic condition, not just an ovarian problem. The “cysts” seen on ultrasound are actually small immature follicles, and many women with PCOS do not have polycystic ovaries on scan at all.
International expert groups now propose renaming PCOS as PMOS — Polycystic Metabolic-Ovarian Syndrome. The new name better reflects what we have learned: this is a metabolic condition that happens to involve the ovaries, not the other way around.
Symptoms — Beyond Irregular Periods
PCOS rarely shows up the same way in two women. Personalised assessment matters.
Irregular cycles
Cycles longer than 35 days, fewer than 8 periods/year, or skipped months.
Acne & oily skin
Persistent jawline acne, often resistant to topical treatment.
Hirsutism
Unwanted hair growth on face, chin, chest, abdomen or thighs.
Weight gain
Especially central abdominal weight that is difficult to lose.
Difficulty conceiving
Anovulation is the most common cause of PCOS-related subfertility.
Mood & anxiety
PCOS is independently linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression.
Three Pillars of PCOS Care
Every plan is built on these three pillars — the proportion is what changes between patients.
Sustainable nutrition, resistance training, sleep, stress. 5-10% weight reduction is often transformative.
OCPs, metformin, inositols, anti-androgens, GLP-1 — matched to your phenotype and goals.
Pre-conception counselling, letrozole ovulation induction, IVF with OHSS-aware protocols when needed.
PCOS is lifelong. Diabetes, NAFLD, cardiovascular, endometrial — surveilled per ESHRE 2023.
Dr. Priyadatt Patel
Senior Gynecologist · IVF Specialist · Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon · Endometriosis Expert
“Most PCOS patients I see have been treated for years without ever being phenotyped or screened for metabolic risk. PCOS care is not just about restoring a period — it is about protecting fertility now, and metabolic health for the next 30 years.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PCOS the same as PCOD?
No. PCOS is a hormonal-metabolic syndrome diagnosed by Rotterdam criteria. PCOD is an older term that often refers only to an ultrasound finding — not sufficient for diagnosis.
Can I get pregnant naturally with PCOS?
Many women with PCOS conceive naturally. When ovulation is irregular, letrozole is highly effective. IVF is reserved for cases where it is clinically indicated.
Will birth control pills affect my future fertility?
There is no reliable evidence that combined oral contraceptives cause future infertility.
I am not overweight — can I still have PCOS?
Yes. “Lean PCOS” is well-recognised. Insulin resistance and hormonal features can be present in normal-BMI women.
Can PCOS be cured?
PCOS cannot be cured but can be very well managed. With the right plan, symptoms can be controlled and long-term risks substantially reduced.
How do I book a PCOS consultation?
Call +91 97234 31544, WhatsApp, or book online. Bring any previous reports to your first visit.
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