10 Fast Facts about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

7. Managing PCOS

Managing a polycystic ovarian syndrome is best served by weight loss and a healthy diet and active exercise routine. Ironically, PCOS inhibits the production of the chemicals ghrelin and leptin which signal to your brain that you're full and that it's time to stop eating. However, losing just five percent of your body weight can help relieve many symptoms of a polycystic ovarian syndrome. There are medicines which may help hinder excessive hair growth, irregular periods, and fertility problems. In severe cases, an uncomplicated surgical procedure called laparoscopic ovarian drilling is performed to manage the disease. Laparoscopic ovarian drilling is when a surgeon uses a laser's heat to destroy the follicles surrounding the eggs.