How do medications treat PCOS?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can be managed with medications, including oral contraceptives and insulin sensitizing agents. OB/GYN specialist Jessica Shepherd, MD, discusses how these medications work to treat the symptoms of PCOS.
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