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