Patient's question:
I have an itchy lower body, and my underwear is always yellow. What's going on? Can polycystic ovary syndrome be cured?Doctor's answer:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) treatment requires a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine for fundamental regulation. Chinese medicine should be the primary treatment, with minimal use of Western medicine when necessary. This is because Western medicine is often hormone-based, with significant side effects and a high likelihood of rebound after discontinuation, whereas Chinese medicine addresses the root cause of the condition. Only in this way can you achieve effective treatment.During the treatment period, it is necessary to record the basal body temperature of the menstrual cycle, monitor ovulation, or measure serum progesterone and estradiol to confirm whether ovulation occurs, guiding the adjustment of the next course of medication dosage. If ovulation or pregnancy does not occur after 6 to 12 months of treatment with clomiphene, options such as adding HCG or corticosteroids, bromocriptine, or using HMG, FSH, or GnRH may be considered.