Hormonal Concerns
Best PCOS Treatment in Marathahalli & Whitefield, Bangalore
Polycystic ovary syndrome affects periods, skin, weight and fertility through an underlying hormonal and insulin imbalance. Treatment is matched to whether your priority is symptom control, long-term metabolic health, or conceiving.
What PCOS is
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition in which the ovaries produce higher-than-usual levels of androgens and often do not release an egg every month. It is closely linked with insulin resistance, which is why weight, skin and metabolic symptoms often appear alongside irregular periods.
Symptoms
Common signs of PCOS
- Irregular, infrequent or absent periods
- Difficulty conceiving
- Acne or oily skin that has not responded to routine treatment
- Excess facial or body hair (hirsutism)
- Weight gain, particularly around the abdomen
- Thinning hair on the scalp
- Darkened skin patches at the neck or underarms
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based on a combination of findings rather than any single test: your cycle pattern, clinical or blood evidence of excess androgens, and ovarian appearance on a transvaginal ultrasound. Thyroid function and prolactin are checked to rule out other causes of irregular cycles, and a fasting insulin and glucose profile is used to assess metabolic risk.
| Test | What it assesses |
|---|---|
| Pelvic ultrasound | Ovarian volume and follicle pattern |
| Androgen profile | Testosterone and related hormone levels |
| Thyroid and prolactin | Rules out other causes of irregular cycles |
| Fasting insulin and glucose | Insulin resistance and metabolic risk |
| Lipid profile | Long-term cardiovascular risk |
Treatment
How PCOS is managed
- 1
Lifestyle and metabolic measures
Structured diet and activity changes, often with a 5-10% weight reduction where relevant, meaningfully improve ovulation and insulin sensitivity.
- 2
Medication for symptom control
Options include insulin-sensitising medication, hormonal regulation of cycles, and targeted treatment for acne or excess hair growth.
- 3
Ovulation induction for fertility
Where pregnancy is the goal, medication to trigger ovulation is used first, with cycle monitoring by ultrasound.
- 4
IUI or IVF where needed
If ovulation induction alone does not lead to pregnancy after several cycles, IUI or IVF is discussed as the next step.
PCOS increases long-term risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Periodic review of weight, blood pressure and metabolic markers is part of ongoing care, not only symptom management.
Clinical volume
Treated by Dr. Payal Mahapatra
MBBS, DGO, DNB - OBG, Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine. As of August 2026.
18
Years Experience
80k
Patients Treated
6.7k
IUI procedures
3.7k
Fertility surgeries
2k
IVF cycles
1k
Deliveries
FAQ
Questions patients ask
Get your PCOS properly diagnosed and managed
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