Patient's question:
Since last November, I haven't had my period. I've sought medical help everywhere without any results, only to be told that my endocrine system is out of balance. I've taken many medications, but nothing has helped. Eventually, through someone's recommendation, I found an expert—a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. After the examination, they said it's polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and that this condition can lead to infertility. They advised me to cooperate actively with the treatment and to have an open mind. But who can be cheerful when they're constantly drinking bitter herbal decoctions? Now, I just want to know, can this condition actually be completely cured? I'm 25 years old, not married, and planning to get married around the New Year. But how can I explain this to my in-laws if things keep going like this? I'm in so much pain. What if I can't have children? Today, the doctor at the hospital said that for now, they can only...Doctor's answer:
Hello! Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disease characterized by hormonal imbalance. Key features include: anovulation, enlarged ovaries with multiple cysts, and a need for three to six months of treatment. In a typical menstrual cycle, one or two follicles develop and mature, followed by ovulation. In PCOS, multiple follicles develop simultaneously, preventing any from maturing fully, which can lead to infertility.The treatment plan involves the first three months of birth control pills to regulate follicular development. Starting in the fourth month, hormone regulation begins to promote follicular maturation. At this stage, usually one or two follicles mature, and guided sexual intercourse under ultrasound monitoring can result in pregnancy, meaning pregnancy may be possible as early as the fourth month. If pregnancy does not occur, further treatment in the fifth and sixth months is required.
Hormone regulation must follow the natural menstrual cycle and cannot be rushed. Wishing you a successful pregnancy!