Best Medicines for PCOD/PCOS in India
Managed with lifestyle + medication for specific symptoms.
Last updated: April 2026
Metformin
Use: Improves insulin resistance.
Side effects: Nausea, diarrhea
Side effects: Nausea, diarrhea. Improves insulin resistance.
OCP
Use: Regulates periods, reduces acne/hair.
Side effects: Nausea, mood changes
Side effects: Nausea, mood changes. Regulates periods, reduces acne/hair.
Spironolactone
Use: Anti-androgen for excess hair/acne.
Side effects: Breast tenderness
Side effects: Breast tenderness. Anti-androgen for excess hair/acne.
Letrozole
Use: For ovulation induction (fertility).
Side effects: Hot flashes
Side effects: Hot flashes. For ovulation induction (fertility).
When to See a Doctor
Irregular periods, difficulty conceiving, excess facial hair.
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