These 5 things you should know if you have PCOS

As a fertility specialist with in one of the best IVF centre in New Delhi NCR, Mother’s Lap IVF Centre , many of my patients come to me with these questions and concerns. So today, I’ll be speaking to you about the top 5 things you need to know about this surprisingly common condition.

Firstly, what is PCOS?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 1 in 8 women of reproductive age in India. It is caused by a complex interplay of hormonal imbalance between the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, ovaries and the various other organs in the body.

The resulting signs and symptoms might include:

- Fertility issues

- Menstrual disturbance

- Mood changes

- Excessive hair growth

- Acne

- Obesity

So, what are the top 5 things you need to know about PCOS?

1. Difficulty in getting pregnant

Anovulation, which is essentially the failure of the follicles in the ovaries to release eggs, is one of the main problems connected to PCOS. Menstrual abnormalities or occasionally the entire lack of periods (amenorrhea) may be the result of this. As you may see, this would not only make it challenging to organise your sexual activities and watch the timing of your ovulation, but it might also make it impossible for fertilisation to take place.

2. Start with the basic

Obesity is one of the main effects of the hormonal imbalance associated with PCOS. It has been demonstrated that a small weight loss of 5–10% of body weight could aid in ovulation improvement and the regulation of reproductive hormones. The initial line of treatment should be lifestyle management, and it may only need doing basic things like eating well and exercising regularly to trigger ovulation and aid in conception.