Polycystic ovarian syndrome and infertility tend to go hand in hand in most cases. We all know what infertility is, but do you know the definition of polycystic ovarian syndrome? We will address that as well as the options that you have to address the problem. Claim Your 20 Free Pregnancy Tests – Click Here
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) troubles 4%-18% of women between the ages of 15-44 in America alone. This number is shocking and even more shocking when you discover it is you. But what is it? It is hormonal imbalances in the female body that can cause a change in health, ovarian cysts, and their menstrual cycle changes as well. Every woman is different; you may or may not have all of these things happen to you.
Most commonly this is diagnosed in women 20-30 years of age but it can be diagnosed in teenagers. Prominently these women are overweight, and usually have insulin resisting antibodies that throw off the hormones in the first place. What some of these women do not know once they are overweight is that this can damage their fertility. They may have struggles getting pregnant due to the weight and the syndrome.
Treatments can vary depending upon the person who needs the treatment. In most cases simply losing weight can help treat most of the symptoms that tag along with PCOS such as the high blood pressure, cholesterol and the hormonal imbalances. Simply losing 5% of your body weight can help most women. Depending on your weight that’s not much at all. A 250 pound woman would need to lose 12.5 pounds. That is all. That is within reach and not too much to ask if you truly want a baby.
Other treatments are:
*birth control pills to regulate your periods
*diabetes medication to prevent type 2 diabetes
*Prescription medications to balance your cycle and abnormal hair growth
*Removal of an ovary
As for a cure; there is not a definitive cure for polycystic ovarian syndrome; however, most women who are treated for their PCOS are able to carry on with a successful pregnancy. Once your doctor has performed any tests that may determine that you have PCOS he or she will then discuss all treatment options with you and go from there. Clearly if you trying to conceive a child the birth control option will not be good for you. Do things as your doctor recommends you to even if that means losing ten pounds to start off with. Sometimes your doctor might give you a prescription medication after the weight loss in order to help you ovulate more regularly. Take this medication as recommend by your doctor.
There are not any formal statistics that state the odds of someone with polycystic ovarian syndrome getting pregnant, just that most researchers say it is possible and to work with your doctor without hesitation, he or she may help you and your spouse conceive a child.
