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Is APCOD Powder Effective In The Treatment Of Infertility?

hi doctor, i am suffering from PCOD for the last 3 years, my periods are irregular. I got married 15 months ago, I am not concieved yet. Doctor prescribed me fertyl tablets for ovulation but also no result. Now my friend suggested about APCOD tablets. Is it effective? kindly guide me about this.
Mon, 21 Mar 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) is a condition associated with hormonal imbalance leading to irregular menstruation and ovulation, causing infertility in women.
But use of APCOD (myo-inositol) in PCOD is not very clear. Also using it alone might not improve the chances of conceiving.
Primarily, PCOD needs to be treated with a combination of medications as follows:
1. Combined oral contraceptive pills to regularize menstruation.
2. Ovulation inducing drugs like Clomiphine nad/or Metformin.
Also, you need to reduce weight by means of low-carbohydrate diet and regular moderate exercise.
Treatment needs regular follow-up and adjustment of doses or medications, as necessary. This would improve the chances of conceiving.
Kindly consult Gynaecologist or Infertility specialist for proper evaluation and management.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Is APCOD Powder Effective In The Treatment Of Infertility?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) is a condition associated with hormonal imbalance leading to irregular menstruation and ovulation, causing infertility in women. But use of APCOD (myo-inositol) in PCOD is not very clear. Also using it alone might not improve the chances of conceiving. Primarily, PCOD needs to be treated with a combination of medications as follows: 1. Combined oral contraceptive pills to regularize menstruation. 2. Ovulation inducing drugs like Clomiphine nad/or Metformin. Also, you need to reduce weight by means of low-carbohydrate diet and regular moderate exercise. Treatment needs regular follow-up and adjustment of doses or medications, as necessary. This would improve the chances of conceiving. Kindly consult Gynaecologist or Infertility specialist for proper evaluation and management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.