What is the treatment?

If the main concern of the woman is the symptom of irregular periods then the usual treatment is the oral contraceptive pill which will almost always restore regular periods.

This treatment is obviously not suitable for women trying to conceive. The oral contraceptive pill can also help the treatment of the acne and hirsutism.

There is some evidence to show that reduction of excess weight can improve most of the problems related to polycystic ovarian syndrome by helping to restore the normal thormone balance, since fat plays a part in the production of certain hormones.