Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
Alternate Names : Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Polycystic Ovaries, Sclerocystic Ovarian Disease
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Treatment
Medications used to treat the symptoms of Stein-Leventhal syndrome include oral contraceptives, spironolactone, flutamide, and clomiphene citrate. Treatment with clomiphene induces the pituitary gland to produce more FSH, which in turn stimulates maturity and release of the ova. Occasionally, more potent ovulation induction agents (fertility drugs, human menopausal gonadotropins) are needed for pregnancy.
A "wedge resection" of the ovaries has been used in the past to remove cysts.
Finally, weight reduction, which may be very difficult, is also very important. Maintaining general good health and eliminating the complications of obesity are helpful.
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