Getting Pregnant With PCOS

In a nutshell, women with PCOS suffer from a complex metabolic and hormonal disorder that raises risks for diabetes, heart disease and infertility.
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It affects 5-10% of American women from 13-55 years old when high levels of male hormones interfere with normal ovulation and metabolism.
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Long term PCOS side effects can include heart disease, diabetes and infertility, but it’s the cosmetic effects that bring women to see their doctor.
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome PCOS  symptoms can trigger severe acne, excessive facial hair and persistent weight problems.  Not all women will experience the same PCOS symptoms.
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Here’s the most common symptoms of PCOS:
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Infertility and problems getting pregnant for 1 year or more
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Hair Changes
moderate to severe hair loss
severe hair thinning
increased hair on face, chest, stomach, thumbs or toes
dandruff
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Obesity
extra fat in the stomach area
insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
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Skin Changes
severe acne
skin tags in the armpit or neck area
thickened or darkened skin in armpits or neck area
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Menstruation
no menstruation within 2 years of breast development
skipped periods or periods 6+ weeks apart
irregular, infrequent or absent periods
ovarian cysts
pelvic pain
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Other PCOS symptoms can include sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or depression.
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PCOS DIAGNOSIS
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Though the exact cause of polycystic ovary syndrome isn’t yet known, evidence points to a genetic defect. Sisters and daughters of PCOS sufferers share a higher risk to develop it.
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Changes in the growth pattern of your hair or the development of acne may be enough for your doctor to determine you have a high level of testosterone hormones. If not, blood tests can detect high levels. A blood test can be used to check the level of prolactin, which is a hormone produced in the brain’s pituitary gland. Very high prolactin levels can be caused by a pituitary gland tumor, and this problem can cause symptoms that resemble those of polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Weight loss, diet and exercise are recommended treatments for PCOS to prevent obesity and help prevent heart disease and diabetes. Other PCOS treatments depend on your symptoms and whether you want to increase your chances of getting pregnant with PCOS.
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It’s important to normalize menstrual cycles to reduce the risk of uterine cancer and reverse PCOS infertility. Your doctor can prescribe progesterone pills to you take for 10-14 days each month.
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It’s now possible to help about 75% of women with PCOS get pregnant. Researchers haven’t found a cure for PCOS, but getting treated ASAP greatly reduces reduces long term health risks.  Let’s review how you and your doctor can work together to treat PCOS.
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TREATMENT FOR REVERSING PCOS
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Lose Weight: Experts agree the best PCOS diet is low in carbohydrates.  Exercise is also important to help weight loss to reverse PCOS. Exercise helps control insulin production. Kimkins is a lean low carb diet which has helped some members to reversed polycystic ovary syndrome after losing weight with Kimkins.
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Birth Control Pills: These protect the ovaries by decreasing androgens and balancing hormone levels.  If you are trying to get pregnant with PCOS your doctor may choose a different hormone therapy.
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Insulin Lowering Meds: Metformin shows promise as a PCOS treatment by reducing insulin and androgen levels.  Lowering insulin levels can also aid with weight loss for PCOS patients..