Managing menstrual problems in women with PCOS

Menstrual problems, including amenorrhoea, oligomenorrhoea and anovulatory cycles with dysfunctional uterine bleeding, are common in women with PCOS – and manageable. The combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill is generally safe to use in patients with PCOS, despite their increased risk of diabetes, and there is no clear evidence of negative metabolic effects such as increased …