Getting Pregnant Tips

 

It is possible to become pregnant with PCOS, but there are risks and complications you should be aware of before you try to conceive. In addition to being aware of the risks, there are steps that every woman with PCOS to increase the chance of a successful pregnancy.

 

What is PCOS?

PCOS is polycystic ovarian syndrome. It's the most common reproductive syndrome for women between the ages of 20 and 40 and is one of the leading causes of infertility. Between 5-10% of women are diagnosed with PCOS, and a further 30% may suffer from symptoms of the syndrome. PCOS sufferers have cysts on their ovaries that affect menstruation and fertility.

Symptoms of PCOS include irregular bleeding, infrequent periods, infertility, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, thinning hair, skin problems, and pelvic pains. PCOS is under-diagnosed, but doctors should be able to feel the cysts during a pelvic exam. There is no cure for PCOS, but birth control pills and insulin medications are often prescribed to help deal with the problems.

Getting Pregnant with PCOS

Getting pregnant with PCOS is difficult, though not impossible. Also, risks such as miscarriage is higher, at an estimated rate of 45%. That's compared to the national average of 15%. Before you try to conceive, you should talk to your doctor about the possibilities of gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and premature delivery.

 

If you are already taking medicine for your PCOS, you may need to discontinue some of it since it may be unsafe during pregnancy. Instead, talk to your doctor about a prescription to ovulation medications such as Clomid. By stabilizing hormone levels and encouraging ovulation, you'll have a greater chance of conceiving.

 

Healthy diet and sensible exercise plan will help any woman get pregnant, but it is even more important for sufferers of PCOS. Combining a good lifestyle with your doctor's recommendations and prescriptions will help you experience a successful pregnancy with PCOS.