Does Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affect pregnancy?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a hormone disorder that affects the female reproductive system. This leads to enlarged ovaries with tiny cysts containing immature eggs. Women with PCOS are considered to be at higher risk of complications during pregnancy. Women with PCOS can have excess levels of male hormone androgen along with infrequent or lengthy menstrual periods. This greatly affects the chances of pregnancy. With proper treatment, it can be done but will take time and patience. There is no one definitive test for PCOS. The doctor will recommend a pelvic exam to physically check the reproductive organs for growths or other abnormalities; blood tests to check and measure hormone levels, and also glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels and an ultrasound to check the thickness of the uterus lining and appearance of the ovaries. Treatment of PCOS depends on each patient’s needs. It can be for fertility, controlling excessive hair growth or obesity. These may invol