PCOS and Pregnancy

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects about 5 to 10 per cent of women of child-bearing age. A women diagnosed with the PCOS can struggle to get pregnant and is at the risk of facing complications during pregnancy. If you have PCOS, then watch this video to find out how to get pregnant with PCOS & risks involved in pregnancy. 

PCOS is caused by a surplus of male hormones in a woman’s body. The name refers to the appearance of cysts on the ovaries of women.

Trying to conceive with PCOS can be more difficult than it would be otherwise. This is because in most cases, women with PCOS have hormonal imbalances that can disturb the normal ovulation and menstrual cycle. This condition can also impact the quality of eggs, thus resulting in fertility & pregnancy problems.

PCOS can lead to late periods and cause certain physical changes. In PCOS, the sex hormones can go awry, which can, in turn, lead to excess facial and body hair.

Women who conceive with PCOS need to be monitored carefully throughout their pregnancy. This is because such women are three times more likely to have a miscarriage.