Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is caused by an imbalance in sex hormones and can affect one in ten women of childbearing age. It is often associated with the presence of several small follicles in the ovaries, although this is not always the case
. Elevated insulin levels can increase the levels of androgens (male hormones) that a woman produces, which can lead to irregular menstrual periods and difficulty ovulating. Both these factors can decrease the chance of achieving a pregnancy.
Sometimes, making small changes in lifestyle can help control these imbalances. Losing weight (in cases where there are signs of obesity) can help control androgens and regulate periods. Increasing physical activity, in addition to weight loss, can also be beneficial for this regularisation, as well as diets high in fibre, vegetables and wholegrain foods.
If these day-to-day changes are not enough, oral supplements can help some women with polycystic ovaries regulate ovulation.
In cases where results are not achieved with these measures, it is advisable to seek pregnancy through Assisted Reproduction treatments.
The small follicles found in the ovaries of women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are very sensitive to the medication needed to start fertility treatment. This means that care must be taken with the doses prescribed to avoid the overproduction of follicles, which could increase the size of the ovaries. Each patient should be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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