Can bilateral polycystic ovaries be cured?
Dr Surender Kumar
Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi
Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi
Q: I am a 35 year old hypothyroid female taking thyrox 25mg 1.5 tablet per day.
A:
- No
- If one is on normal iodised salt, no food can affect the thyroid.
- Polycystic ovaries are part of a large syndrome called metabolic syndrome. Every girl / lady with PCO may not have symptoms. Usual symptoms are irregular periods, abnormal hair growth, etc. Such patients are at a relatively increased risk for development of high BP, diabetes mellitus and heart attacks. Regular exercise with weight reduction is the best preventive treatment.