Symptom
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
Also called: pcos symptoms · polycystic ovary · PCOS Pakistan
PCOS is one of the most common hormonal conditions in Pakistani women — irregular periods, acne, excess hair (hirsutism), weight gain, and difficulty conceiving. Lifestyle change is the foundation; medication is added for specific symptoms.
When to see a doctor — red flags
- Periods absent for 3+ months without pregnancy
- Sudden severe hirsutism or voice change
- Acanthosis nigricans (dark velvety patches on neck/armpits)
- Difficulty conceiving after 12 months of trying (6 if >35)
- Symptoms of insulin resistance plus family history of diabetes
This page is for general information only. Anything on this list means: see a doctor or visit an emergency department instead of self-treating.
Common drug classes used
- Diabetes Medicines
Diabetes medicines in Pakistan — metformin, sulfonylureas, DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors, insulin. Uses, dosage, side effects.
- Hormonal Contraceptives & Progestogens
Oral contraceptives, progestogens and hormonal therapies in Pakistan — Famila, Diane-35, Duphaston, Primolut-N. Uses, dosing, warnings.
Top medicines used for pcos (polycystic ovary syndrome) in Pakistan
Ranked by indication match. Click any brand for full uses, dosage, side effects, and prices.
- Myo-Inositol SachetMyo-Inositol
- Diane-35 TabletCyproterone Acetate + Ethinyl Estradiol
- Metformin TabletMetformin Hydrochloride
- Clomid TabletClomiphene Citrate
- ECP TabletLevonorgestrel
- Galvus TabletVildagliptin
- Glimepiride TabletGlimepiride
- Januvia TabletSitagliptin Phosphate
- Trajenta TabletLinagliptin
- Yasmin TabletDrospirenone + Ethinylestradiol
- Acarbose TabletAcarbose
- Aldactone TabletSpironolactone
Medicines registered in Pakistan
Based on drug-class match. Always check with a doctor or pharmacist before starting any medicine.
- Amaryl Tablet · 2mg, 4mg
- Cyprodiol Tablet · Cyproterone Acetate 2mg + Ethinylestradiol 35mcg
- Dapa Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Dapwiz Tablet · 10mg
- Desogestrel Tablet · 75 micrograms (0.075mg)
- Diamicron Tablet · 60mg (Modified Release)
- Diampa Tablet · 10 mg
- Diane-35 Tablet · 2 mg Cyproterone Acetate + 0.035 mg Ethinyl Estradiol
- Duphaston Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- ECP Tablet · Levonorgestrel 0.75mg
- Emkit Tablet · 0.75mg
- Evopride Tablet · 2mg, 4mg, 8mg
- Famila 28 F Tablet · Levonorgestrel 0.15mg + Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03mg (21 active tablets) + Ferrous Fumarate 75mg (7 iron tablets)
- Famila-28 Tablet · 0.15mg/0.03mg
- Forxiga Tablet · 10mg
- Galvus Tablet · 50mg
- Galvus Tablet · 50mg
- Gliclazide Tablet · 80mg / 30mg MR / 60mg MR
- Glimepiride Tablet · 1mg, 2mg, 4mg
- Humulin 70/30 Injection · 100 IU/mL (10mL vial)
- Januvia Tablet · 25mg / 50mg / 100mg
- Jardy Tablet · 10mg
- Just-N Tablet · Norethisterone 5 mg
- Lantus Injection · 100 units/mL
- Loette Tablet · 0.02mg/0.1mg
- Metformin Tablet · 500mg, 850mg, 1000mg
- Mixtard 30 HM Penfill Injection · 100 IU/mL (3mL Penfill cartridge)
- Myo-Inositol Sachet · 2000mg per sachet (typical)
- NovoRapid Injection · 100 units/mL
- Ozempic Injection Prefilled Pen · 1mg/dose prefilled pen
- Primolut N Tablet · 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
- Progesterone Capsule · 100mg / 200mg / 400mg
- Saxagliptin Tablet · 5mg (2.5mg for severe renal impairment)
- Sita-Met Tablet · Metformin 500 mg + Sitagliptin 50 mg
- Trajenta Tablet · 5mg
- Yasmin Tablet · 3mg/0.03mg
Related symptoms
Symptoms that share treatment classes with pcos (polycystic ovary syndrome).