Does PCOS cause infertility?
Let’s talk to get the real answer for this.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects women of all reproductive organs. Anyone diagnosed with PCOS has had this question at some point. It is important to understand the relationship between PCOS and fertility.
But first of all it is very important to understand what PCOS is.
Under this condition the hormonal balance of ovaries gets disturbed and instead of female hormones, male hormones start producing in large amount. Due to this hormonal imbalance ovulation of every month gets disturbed and eggs are not produced on time. This ovulation is very important for a woman to conceive.
So in simple language PCOS that negatively affect the fertility of a woman.
And it is very important to understand what we can do in this condition and how it can be done.
Why can PCOS affect fertility?
In case of PCOS, hormonal imbalance occurs. Due to hormonal imbalance, menstrual cycle gets disturbed and if the cycle is disturbed, then periods become irregular. If someone has PCOS, then either periods do not come or even if it comes, it is quite unpredictable. If period is irregular, it means that ovulation is getting irregular and if ovulation is irregular, then it becomes very difficult to conceive.
PCOS causes insulin resistance, due to which insulin level in the blood increases. Due to high insulin level, ovaries get triggered and androgen which is a male hormone, starts being produced by the ovaries. Now think for a moment if in any female body male hormones will start producing more then the whole feminine system will get disturbed.
Does PCOS always cause fertility?
The fact is no, PCOS does not cause infertility permanently and it may seem impossible to conceive with PCOS. There are so many treatment options available now with which women are conceiving successfully either naturally or through some medical ways.
If you manage the symptoms and choose the right treatment options then with a little patience it becomes quite easy to get pregnant despite PCOS.
How to manage PCOS to improve fertility?
Given below are some practical ways to improve fertility by managing PCOS.
- Lifestyle tips: One of the best and first step towards PACs is changing lifestyle. Being regular exercise and having a balanced diet is one thing to consider as weight loss which insulin sensitivity can be improved. And once its under control hormones will get balanced and ovulation will also get on track. So even small weight loss is significant in this scenario.
- Medical treatment: Consulting a trained and professional gynecologist is the second step to improve pregnancy with PACs. The suggested drugs which improve PACs and improve the chances of conception are also important. So, discuss these with your doctor openly and understand everything, she will give you the right guidance if any other medical treatment is prescribed personalized to you.
- IVF and Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART): If medicines are not giving results, then in vitro fertilization is the next option. IVF is for women who are finding it difficult to conceive or are not getting results even with other fertility treatments.
- Alternative therapies: Acupuncture, stress reducing techniques like yoga and meditation & supplements as add-ons help to balance hormones. It may not affect fertility directly but you know in our body how much and everything is connected. So always focus on the holistic well being of your body.
PCS and infertility both are the same – the biggest misconception!
PCS is often associated with infertility but it is the biggest misconception women have these days. There are many women who have successfully conceived with patience and all with the practical approaches which they have discussed just below.
If you are a couple and dreaming of motherhood, so don’t worry, there are so many options where with a proper personalized planning and taking care of the important things, it is completely possible to get pregnant with couples, so have patience and never lose your patience because if there is hope, it is possible!