PCOS is a common hormonal condition that affects one in every ten women during their reproductive years.
Although PCOS is a serious reproductive disorder, it is manageable with proper guidance and medications.
A commonly prescribed PCOS treatment for women who are not planning to conceive is the use of birth control methods.
But is birth control effective in treating PCOS? And is it safe to use birth control for PCOS?
Let us find the answers to these common questions about PCOS and birth control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, many birth control measures can be implemented to manage reproductive disorders such as PCOS<\/a>.
Studies<\/a> suggest that contraceptives may help improve hormonal imbalances and promote menstrual regularity in women affected with PCOS.
The various birth control options available for PCOS-affected women include oral pills, skin patches, vaginal rings, and Intrauterine devices.
Among these options, Combined Hormonal Contraceptives (CHCs) are the first-line treatment options for PCOS.
Most hormonal contraceptives contain<\/a> two hormones- Estrogen and Progestin.
Estrogen is a female hormone responsible for the regulation of reproductive tissues and the menstrual cycle.
Progestin is a synthetic substitute for the reproductive hormone Progesterone.
Besides regulating periods, these birth control methods can also reduce other symptoms of PCOS<\/a>, such as acne<\/a>, mood swings<\/a>, weight gain <\/a>and facial hair<\/a>.
Let us learn more about the different types of PCOS contraceptives in the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n