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Making Sense of PCOS

Answers to Common Questions

By Shel Franco

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Even so, Dr. Glueck cautions that the risks of alternative treatments are not well known. And in the words of Lisa Smith, of Jenkinstown, Pa., "Herbs, just because they are herbs, are not necessarily more safe or less potent than prescription drugs."

Seeing a Specialist

What Kind of Physician Treats PCOS?
"My OB/GYN is the one who diagnosed me first," says Annick Vauthier, of Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada. "He asked me to see the reproductive endocrinologist to confirm the diagnosis."

Many women see multiple doctors before being properly diagnosed. Even during treatment, women can see several physicians. "In my case, my OB/GYN prefers that my reproductive endocrinologist takes care of blood tests and medications. [My OB/GYN] is following me for my annual pap tests," Vauthier says. "And if I do become pregnant, he will be more involved."

The medical community is still trying to make sense out of PCOS. If you suffer from PCOS, you have a growing array of treatment options available. The key to conceiving with PCOS is to learn as much as you can about the condition to make the right decisions for you.

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