There are several ways to control irregular and/or heavy periods if you have PCOS. these include:
- Maintaining a normal weight - for women who are overweight, weight loss is the main treatment for PCOS. It also improves all the other symptoms of the condition.
- The contraceptive pill
- Cyclical hormone tablets - known as progestogens
- The Mirena IUS
You need to have around 6 cycles per year to prevent cancer of the lining of the womb.
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