This common hormone disorder can create hindrances in conceiving

The Pleasure of mother hood and bringing a new life into existence is undoubtedly the greatest blessing to every woman. Every mother trained their daughters in teens to beware of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome which could get in the way of a pregnancy. Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common total body endocrine disease that affects women of reproductive age from puberty to menopause. It affects approximately 10% of women in the reproductive age group. Both males and females produce hormones called androgen, referred to as male hormones, which play a role in sexual functioning of the body. 

In girls with PCOS, the ovaries produce higher levels of androgens than normal, and this interferes with egg development and release. Some of the eggs develop into cysts which are little sacs filled with liquid and instead of being released during ovulation, these cysts build up in the ovaries and even get enlarged , hence the main polycystic ovaries or Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. Women with infrequent menstrual periods or irregular bleeding are likely to have PCOS. Increased growth of hair on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes acne, oily skin, or dandruff may be some of the signs associated with PCOS. Infertility or inabilities to get pregnant because of not ovulating, weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist are part of the Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. 

We at Shantah Fertility Centre are creating awareness and stressing on early diagnosis as it is very important to get youself checked for PCOS. If PCOS is not diagnosed early and treated properly it can lead to problems like 

type 2 diabetes

high cholesterol

high blood pressure

abnormal bleeding from the uterus

and very occasionally cancer too. 

The most important step is screening the condition and PCOS can be easily diagnosed through Blood tests and Ultrasound and therefore the chances of having serious side effects are reduced. Fortunately today PCOS can be treated using various medications and other techniques like weight loss and exercise. These are very effective in lessening many of the health conditions associated with this disease, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Apart from this medications are also available which counter the effects of excess androgens in a woman’s body. 

Below are the methods commonly used to treat PCOS: 

Life style management and weight optimization - Maintaining a healthy weight is another way women can help manage PCOS. Even loss of 10% of body weight can help make a woman's cycle more regular and increase the chances of ovulation by 25%. 

Birth control pills - For women who don’t want to become pregnant, birth control pills can regulate menstrual cycles, reduce male hormone levels, and help to clear acne. 

Fertility Medications - Clomiphene (pills) and Gonadotropins (injectables) can be used to stimulate the ovary to ovulate. IVF is sometimes recommended to control the chance of having triplets or more. Metformin can be taken with fertility medications and helps to make PCOS women ovulate on lower doses of medication. But for every medication you need to consult with the best Infertility Specialist.

Surgery - Although it is not recommended as the first course of treatment, surgery called ovarian drilling is available to induce ovulation. This is done via laparoscopy or key-hole surgery. The ovaries are punctured with a small needle carrying an electric current or using laser to voluntarily breech the ovarian capsule. This surgery can lower male hormone levels and help with ovulation.

Shantah Fertility is considered the best IVF Centre in Delhi, is established with the primary focus to bring joy to those childless couples who are downcast and crestfallen by their effort in the pursuit of conceiving a baby. Since the inception of our fertility clinic, we have worked with lots of devotion and conscientiousness to build trust and win the hearts of countless patients who have to achieve their dream at our centre considerably. For that reason, today we are considered among one of the best fertility treatment centre in New Delhi.

If you have any questions in your mind regarding IVF Treatment or any other infertility problem then please do let us know. Shantah Fertility Centre is an award winning IVF centre and has a dedicated staff available at help in one go. You can call us on +91 11 41040956 or +91 9958466687 and you can also visit our Facebook page for more information. We are here to help you becoming parents.