Comparing Lifestyle-Only Interventions with Combined Medicinal and Behavioral Approaches in Managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Purpose of this Review Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent reproductive endocrine disorder affecting menstruating women worldwide.Since there is no standard treatment approach for the disorder, this review examines the efficacy of various treatment methods.This research specifically examines whether combined treatments (medicinal+lifestyle or behavioral+lifestyle) are more effective than each treatment alone in managing the metabolic, reproductive, and psychological impacts of PCOS. SummaryThe evidence does not exclusively favor the use of combined treatments over medicinal approaches alone.Medicinal treatments, such as metformin and hormonal birth control, demonstrate superior efficacy in addressing metabolic and reproductive issues, while behavioral interventions, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), are more effective in managing psychological symptoms.