Polycystic ovary syndrome is more than irregular periods. It's a hormone and metabolism condition that can affect weight, skin, hair, fertility, mood, and long-term health — and it deserves care that connects those dots instead of treating each one separately.
As endocrine specialists, we look at PCOS from the hormone side: what's driving your symptoms, and which levers actually help.
The insulin connection
For many women with PCOS, insulin resistance is the engine underneath the symptoms — driving weight gain, worsening cycles, and raising long-term diabetes risk. That's squarely an endocrinology problem, and treating it often improves everything downstream. Depending on your goals, care may include metabolic medications, cycle regulation, weight-management support (including GLP-1 medications where appropriate), and targeted treatment for skin and hair symptoms.
Care built around your goals
PCOS care looks different depending on what matters most to you right now — regular cycles, weight, skin and hair, planning a pregnancy, or long-term metabolic health. We'll ask, listen, and build the plan around your answer, coordinating with your OB/GYN where fertility care is involved.
Why patients choose Ohio Endocrinology
We're not generalists. Hormones and metabolism are all we do — and it shows in how visits feel.
Specialists, not generalists
Led by Dr. Vikram Kumar, MD, FACE — practicing endocrinology since 1993, Division Chief of Endocrinology at Fairview Hospital (Cleveland Clinic) and Chief of Medicine at University Hospital Elyria.
Answers at the visit
A1C tested in-house with results while you're in the room, plans adjusted the same day, and everything explained in plain language — no phone tag.
Care that fits your life
Two offices — Elyria and Westlake — plus secure televisits anywhere in Ohio. Request an appointment online and we'll call you within one business day.
Common questions
How is PCOS diagnosed?
Does PCOS raise my risk of diabetes?
Can PCOS be treated if I’m not trying to get pregnant?
Do GLP-1 medications help with PCOS?
What our patients say
Real feedback from patients across Northern Ohio.
My experience with the office was a great one. There was no wait for my appointment and the physician assistant was very thorough and friendly. They are awesome and I love that I can do televisits anytime!
Dr. Kumar and his PA, Nam, are an awesome team! Together the two of them got my blood sugars on track!
They saved my life as far as I’m concerned. By adjusting my medication and explaining everything, I feel better than I have in years about my diabetes.
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This page offers general health information and isn't a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For guidance about your own health, please schedule a visit. If you're experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.