Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. And while PCOS is not curable, there are treatments that target the symptoms.
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. And while PCOS is not curable, there are treatments that target the symptoms.
PCOS doesn’t always mean infertility, sometimes it means sub-fertility which means your have fewer fertile periods than the average woman who has about 12 a year, some women with PCOS may only have 1 or 3 or 6 a year. Basically a lot of women with PCOS do not ovulate regularly or at all, this can be remedied for most women with either weight loss using a low carb diet, medication like metformin, progesterone. Ovulation is usually the biggest hurdle for women with PCOS in getting pregnant. Do not be discouraged, tons of women with PCOS get pregnant with or without medical intervention. If you really want to know it’s probably best to speak to a reproductive endocrinologist as they are generally more willing to take PCOS seriously.
Yes, PCOS can cause issues with fertility, but it doesn’t automatically mean that you will have problems, and unfortunately you just won’t know for sure until you start trying. The good news is that because you already know that you have a PCOS diagnosis, once you do start trying for a family you can be more aware of any potential issues if they come up and be more proactive in seeking treatment. If you’re not trying to actively conceive there’s nothing to worry about yet, and if you are and you have are concerned you should see an endocrinologist as they specialize in fertility.