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Taking Accutane for Acne

Accutane is a strong acne medication. Learn more here about taking Accutane for acne.

Actos

Insulin resistance is a common issue in women with PCOS. Learn here about taking Actos for insulin resistance.

Avandia

Insulin resistance is a common problem for women with PCOS. Learn here about taking Avandia for insulin resistance.

Metformin

Taking metformin for pcos is an option to help regulate insulin response and manage the disease. Here is information on taking metformin for PCOS.

Chasteberry - Will It Help PCOS?

Chasteberry, or Vitex agnus-castus, is an herbal supplement sometimes recommended to regulate hormones and manage PCOS. Is it safe or effective? Get more information about taking Chasteberry here.

What To Know About Taking Provera

Provera is a medication used to induce periods in women with irregular cycles. Learn here everything you need to know about taking Provera.

Prozac

Prozac (fluoxetine) is one of the most widely known antidepressants. If prescribed for you, there are a few things you should know about taking Prozac.

Escitalopram

Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat major depression. Get more information about taking escitalopram here.

Citalopram

Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat major depression. Get more information about taking citalopram here.

Saw Palmetto

Saw palmetto is an herbal supplement that some women and alternative practitioners recommend in the management of PCOS related acne and hirsutism. Learn more about taking saw palmetto for PCOS here.

Taking Fish Oil for PCOS

Many doctors are now recommending fish oil and other omega 3 supplementation. Some websites and herbal practitioners are suggesting that taking fish oil can help alleviate symptoms of PCOS. But does fish oil actually help women with PCOS? Learn more here.

Stinging Nettle

Stinging nettle is one herbal supplement that some women with PCOS take to help alleviate their symptoms, but is it safe? Learn more about taking stinging nettle for PCOS here.

Chromium Picolinate

Chromium is an herbal supplement that is sometimes recommended by natural health practitioners to help women with PCOS. But is chromium safe and effective? Learn more about chromium here.

Rogaine

Using Rogaine for PCOS-related hair loss can be effective for some women. Learn everything you need to know about taking Rogaine for PCOS-related hair loss.

Premphase

Premphase is an estrogen and progesterone supplement often prescribed as hormone replacement therapy for women in menopause. Learn here about taking premphase.

Finasteride

Finasteride is a medication usually used to treat male pattern baldness in men, but is sometimes prescribed as an anti-androgenic compound for women with PCOS. Learn about taking finasteride for PCOS.

Meridia

Weight gain is an ongoing problem in women with PCOS. Many times, women may consider taking medication to aid in weight loss. Get some information about taking Meridia for weight loss here.

Orlistat

Obesity and weight gain are typical problems for women with PCOS. Get information here about taking orlistat for weight loss.

Using Vaniqa for PCOS-Related Hirsutism

Excessive hair growth is common in women with PCOS. Vaniqa is a medication which may be used to reduce unwanted hair growth in women. Learn here about taking Vaniqa for PCOS-related hirsutism.

Should I Take Letrozole (femara) for Infertility?

While letrozole has not been FDA approved for use in fertility treatment, many physicians are prescribing it to induce ovulation. Learn here about taking letrozole in fertility treatment.

Spironolactone

Spironolactone is one of the options that your physician will consider in treating PCOS. Get information here about using Spironolactone to treat PCOS.

Using Topical Retinoids to Treat Mild to Moderate Acne

Topical retinoids are a common treatment approach to managing acne. Learn here about using topical retinoids to treat acne.

Using Topical Antibiotics to Treat Acne

Topical antibiotics are one type of medications that doctors use to treat acne. Learn here about using topical antibiotics to treat acne.

Flutamide (Eulexin)

Flutamide is one medication that physicians may prescribe for a woman with PCOS. Learn here all about taking Flutamide for PCOS.

Clomid

If you are thinking about clomid to conceive, it's important to have information on taking clomid. Here is all the information you need on taking clomid.