Can women with PCOS take emergency contraception pills?

Patient's question:

Thank you for the doctor's quick answer for me - how to treat and prevent

Doctor's answer:

Hello; It is not recommended for you to take birth control pills. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is caused by dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis, disrupting the interdependent regulation between these components. As a result, the ovaries fail to ovulate regularly, leading to infertility. This is a lifelong condition, but with effective treatment, it does not affect fertility or quality of life.
There are two treatment methods for PCOS: medication and surgery. Medication is generally not very effective. If conservative treatment with medication does not yield results within 3-6 months, advanced minimally invasive surgery should be considered early. Minimally invasive surgery can reduce androgen levels, thereby alleviating interference with the HPO axis function. It helps restore the luteinizing hormone (LH)/follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) ratio to normal, allowing follicles to develop and mature properly, leading to ovulation.
This surgical approach can restore ovulation function in over 90% of patients, with postoperative pregnancy rates exceeding 70%. Laparoscopic surgery for this condition is characterized by simple procedures, minimal postoperative pelvic adhesion, and rapid recovery. After minimally invasive surgery, pregnancy can often be achieved as early as the second month.
Wishing you good health!