PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome): Diagnosis and Treatment in Fes
Understanding PCOS/SOPK, its symptoms, and treatment options available with a gynecologist in Fes, Morocco.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS or SOPK) affects 8 to 13% of women of reproductive age. It is diagnosed and managed at Dr Meriem Alami Merrouni's clinic in Fes, Saint-Louis Street. The information below is educational and does not constitute a diagnosis or treatment plan.
Common PCOS symptoms
- Irregular or absent menstrual cycles
- Hirsutism, acne, or androgenic hair loss
- Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Difficulty conceiving due to anovulation
- Polycystic ovaries visible on ultrasound
How is PCOS diagnosed?
Diagnosis follows Rotterdam criteria: anovulation, clinical or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries on ultrasound. Hormonal tests (FSH, LH, testosterone, AMH) and insulin assessment may be ordered.
Treatment options
Treatment depends on goals: regulating cycles, improving fertility, or managing skin and metabolic symptoms. Options include hormonal contraception, metformin, or ovulation induction. In Fes, a personalized plan is created after a full evaluation.
