19 years old with polycystic ovary syndrome, how to treat to prevent infertility?

My daughter is only 19 years old and has never had sex. Her menstrual cycle usually lasts 2 months or more. She recently went to an obstetrics and gynecology clinic and the doctor said she has polycystic ovaries but did not prescribe any medication or treatment. So where should my daughter go for an effective treatment to prevent the risk of infertility when she gets married in the future? Thank you, doctor.

Báo Đồng Nai•01/04/2025

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Doctor replied:

Hello!

Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most difficult causes of infertility to treat. The disease is characterized by poor egg quality, no ovulation every month, making it difficult to conceive. Common symptoms are irregular menstruation, menstruation may occur once every 1-3 months, menstruation may occur once every 6-12 months, or prolonged bleeding from month to month. Patients with polycystic ovary syndrome are often obese, love sweets, exercise little, or are stressed, stay up late...

For effective treatment, first of all, it is necessary to change to a healthy lifestyle, sleep early, exercise regularly, eat a diet rich in green vegetables; limit sweet and greasy foods, stimulants such as coffee, alcohol, and cigarettes.

If only treating metrorrhagia, you can use combined birth control pills to regulate menstruation. In addition, you can give your child egg supplements to improve egg quality, thereby increasing the possibility of natural pregnancy in the future. If metrorrhagia persists, you should take your child for a test to check for anemia or iron deficiency so that timely supplementation can be given.

Friendly!

Specialist Doctor 1 Tran Minh Tai,

Deputy Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Long Khanh Regional General Hospital