Che effetto ha la pillola anticoncezionale sulle donne con PCOS?

By supplying contraceptive pills, hyperandrogenism problems are reduced because it acts at several levels:

• When estrogens are introduced, the production of sex steroid binding globulin (SHBG) in the liver increases, thereby decreasing the amount of free testosterone.
• On the other hand, the hypothalamus reduces the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), lowering LH levels which in turn prevents the ovary from producing more androgens.

In addition to reducing androgen levels, the contraceptive pill allows you to regulate the menstrual cycle and also provides benefits for those who suffer from acne.

Currently, you can find a wide variety of oral contraceptives. The most recommended to reduce the effects of male hormones are those that have a lower amount of estrogen and progestin derivatives, so that the adverse effects are reduced to a minimum.