subject: Pcos - How To Get Pregnant While Having It [print this page] PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome. Between 5 and 10 percent of women suffer with PCOS and as can one of the reasons why certain women can't conceive. However, just because you have PCOS does not mean you can't get pregnant.
PCOS is a condition in which there are many small cysts in the ovaries. It is very common for women with PCOS to have ovulation problems and even go months without ovulating. It is imperative for women to ovulate to get pregnant, and this is why it is hard for women with PCOS to get pregnant. As well as cycles without ovulation, a woman who suffers from PCOS could have poor egg quality due to her periods being spaced too far apart. The ultimate cause is unknown but in women who have PCOS, their hormones are out of balance causing problems with menstrual periods and affecting fertility.
There are many misleading myths surrounding PCOS. For example when women are diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome and after being told they have cysts on their ovaries, they are fearful because they think they will need extensive surgery to fix it. Some are told that PCOS will make them obese, and if their ovaries are removed they will find it easier to lose the excess weight. Finally, most commonly, because they have PCOS many women think that they are infertile, when in fact most are not.
While it's true that doctors and experts do not have all the answers and facts about this common condition huge advances have been made in the last 20 years in regards to understands this conditions and how to best deal with it. Because of these advances in understanding having PCOS should not take over and ruin your life, or your dreams of having a family.
PCOS has the potential to negatively affect fertility, but don't let it affect yours. There are many ways to help enhance your fertility and conceive a child even if you have PCOS. Some women try taking vitamins, losing weight and avoid dairy products. While these may help relieve symptoms, they may not be successful in helping them bringing a healthy baby to full term.
The good news is that you can get pregnant with PCOS. The 4 key things you must do are in order to conceive naturally are:
- if your are having irregular periods because of PCOS try to regulate your menstrual cycle
- try and balance hormone levels
- Try and boost your fertility levels by introducing fertility foods into your diet
- Stress can be a big factor why women can't conceive, try to reduce stress levels.
by: PJ Wahl
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