Pregnancy in PCOS: Simple Tips for a Healthy Conception

Pregnancy in PCOS is possible with proper care and treatment. PCOS can affect ovulation and hormone balance, making conception challenging. Lifestyle changes, weight management, medications, and timely medical guidance can improve fertility and support a healthy pregnancy for women with PCOS.

PCOS condition affects an estimated 6–13% of women of reproductive age, and up to 70% of cases are undiagnosed.

The only reason why a women with PCOS is not able to get pregnant is because the egg does not grow at all with PCOS. 

She has tried all sorts of medicines including injections and still no success. 

So, she cannot become a mother due to PCOS.

Pregnancy in PCOS: How Is It Possible?

PCOS(Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a common hormonal condition which makes a women harder to conceive. It is also possible for women to get pregnant in PCOS with right medical treatment and approach.

The main issue in PCOS is that the follicle does not grow and so egg does not come out in most women with PCOS. 

Achieving pregnancy in PCOS is possible by following below treatments:

1. Lifestyle Modifications

• Weight Management: If weight is on the higher side, then weight loss even by 5% is going to help immensely in helping the growth of follicles. The easiest way to know if your weight is higher or not is by subtracting your weight (in kg) from your height in centimeters. For example: if height is 155 cm and weight is 65, then 155-65= 90.  This number should be more than 100. So for a woman with a height of 155 cm, the normal weight should be 55 kgs or less. 

• Exercise: 30 minutes or more of any form of exercise increases the functioning of the insulin receptors in the body which helps in controlling weight as well as blood sugar

• Diet Control: Reducing carbohydrates, increasing proteins and fibre intake helps in both weight loss and better function of Insulin receptors. 

• Stress Reduction: the more stress your mind is, the lesser the chance of weight loss and follicular growth. 

2. Ovulation Tablets

Letrozole is the best medicine for PCOS for follicular growth. It helps to increase FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) to promote egg development. Talk to your doctor for more details. 

3. Ovulation Injections

Also known as Gonadotropins. These are extremely effective IF GIVEN IN PROPER WAY. 

Many times women don’t respond to injections of our is not given in the individualised manner based on severity of PCOS, AMH level , weight, etc and so women think that the injection doesn’t work for them. 

I am yet to see a women with PCOS whose follicle have not grown with medicines.

4. Track Ovulation

PCOS causes irregular periods. Women with PCOS may not ovulate every month. It will be very helpful for women to track their ovulation cycle every month. To track their ovulation. you can use ovulation tracking kits, period tracking apps, or medical monitoring which can help identify your ovulating days.

5. Seek Timely Medical Help

If your are not able to get pregnant even after trying for several months, then consult a fertility specialist. Timely guidance can save time and improve outcomes.

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Conclusion

In this blog we discussed that yes pregnancy in PCOS is possible with certain lifestyle changes, medications and proper medical guidance. If you are struggling with PCOS and unable to conceive then consult Dr Swati for best best guidance and proper care.

FAQ: Is Pregnancy in PCOS possible?