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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Report

A complex disorder characterized by the presence of multiple cysts on the ovaries, irregular or no menstrual periods and regularly associated with excessive amounts of body hair (hirsuitism), excessive body weight, infertility and insulin resistance.


What we've learned from patients who report Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Symptom severities

Severe
 4
Moderate
 10
Mild
 7
None
 3

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Metformin 9   Metformin: 43%
Glucophage 6   Glucophage: 29%
Loestrin 24 Fe 5   Loestrin 24 Fe: 24%
Spironolactone 3   Spironolactone: 14%
NuvaRing 3   NuvaRing: 14%
Birth control 2   Birth control: 10%
Ocella 2   Ocella: 10%
Glumetza 2   Glumetza: 10%
Microgynon 1   Microgynon: 5%
Seasonique 1   Seasonique: 5%
Januvia 1   Januvia: 5%
Necon 1/35 1   Necon 1/35: 5%
Diagnostic laparoscopy 1   Diagnostic laparoscopy: 5%
Fortamet 1   Fortamet: 5%
Yaz 1   Yaz: 5%
Clomid 1   Clomid: 5%
Hysterectomy 1   Hysterectomy: 5%
Ovcon 35 1   Ovcon 35: 5%
Yasmin 1   Yasmin: 5%
Evening Primrose Oil 1   Evening Primrose Oil: 5%
Metformin ER 1   Metformin ER: 5%
Physical Exercise 1   Physical Exercise: 5%
Insulin Resistance Diet 1   Insulin Resistance Diet: 5%

Report created on February 12, 2012.