{"id":628622,"date":"2024-07-09T09:30:01","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T13:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=628622"},"modified":"2025-04-08T13:27:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T17:27:24","slug":"best-birth-control-for-pcos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/best-birth-control-for-pcos\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the best birth control for PCOS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)<\/span><\/a> is a common women\u2019s health condition caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones. It results in problems such as irregular, heavy periods, decreased fertility, acne, and unwanted hair growth. If you have PCOS, your healthcare provider might recommend using <\/span>hormonal birth control<\/span><\/a> like the combination pill, patch, or <\/span>intrauterine device (IUD)<\/span><\/a> to help manage symptoms of PCOS. Here\u2019s what you need to know about the best types of birth control for PCOS.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is PCOS?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Polycystic ovary syndrome<\/span><\/a>, sometimes called polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a <\/span>condition<\/span><\/a> in which a woman\u2019s ovaries produce a greater amount of androgens (male hormones) than normal, says <\/span>Kim Langdon, MD<\/span><\/a>, OB-GYN and founder of <\/span>Coologics<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>This hormonal imbalance can prevent ovulation (the release of eggs from the ovaries) and cause irregular periods. <\/span>Signs of PCOS <\/span><\/a>typically begin during puberty but can also occur later in adolescence or early adulthood. Symptoms include:<\/span><\/p>\n