Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex and heterogeneous endocrine disorder, whose prevalence in women varies from 6 to 10% in the reproductive period. It can lead to health complications, such as menstrual dysfunction, infertility, hirsutism, acne and metabolic syndrome. The biggest difficulties with this syndrome is to recognize its etiopathogenesis and select the best therapy. This study is a systematic review, which carried out an electronic search in the following databases SCIELO, LILACS, PUBMED, selected 34 articles. The purpose of the review is: to understand the therapeutic methods available for treatment, although there is no cure for the syndrome, the aim of the approach is to minimize the clinical signs and improve the quality of life of these women. The first therapy to be used is the change in lifestyle and changes in the diet, in the background medications are applied. Treatment must be individualized according to the complaints of each patient.
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