Does PCOS Cause Infertility ? | Dr. Monika Agrawal

/ Women Health Issue, Know More Fertility, Pregnancy Planning / By Monika Agrawal / 13 July 2022

Wondering whether Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is the reason you are struggling to conceive (Does PCOS Cause Infertility ?), the answer could be yes. PCOS is one of the most common cause that is treatable, causing infertility in women.

What is PCOS ?

A Hormonal disorder that affects up to 20% of reproductive age women. It affects the body’s hormonal process and affects ovulation and fertility. Many women with PCOS have trouble conceiving natural but with the right treatment it is treatable.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Common symptoms of PCOS?

• Irregular periods
• Abnormal growth of hair along with acne most commonly on face, chest and abdomen, due to increase in levels of androgen.
• Difficulty in losing weight, symptoms of type 2 diabetes.
• Commonly in PCOS patients you can see symptoms or disorders like anxiety, depression or eating disorders.

Treatments for Women with PCOS, who want to conceive ?

The main treatment for women with PCOS is lifestyle modification. Weight loss and increase in lean muscle mass can have a huge impact on abnormal hormone regulation. For the women trying to conceive medication are needed. The main goal of treatment is to correct ovulation.

Doctors prescribe medication to induce ovulation that indirectly produces FSH and releases mature eggs. Once the ovulation is induced doctors recommend to have intercourse or an IUI ( intrauterine insemination).

There is another treatment called IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), which is also an excellent treatment to conceive. IVF has a high success rate and lower chances of multiples.

What is the cure for PCOS ?

There is no such cure for PCOS, treatment varies from person to person depending on their symptoms, are they wanting to conceive. You should not ignore the PCOS symptoms as it predisposes you to increase in risk of diabetes and other metabolic conditions.