Can I get IVF done if I have PCOS?

IVF experts of the best IVF center in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World share an informative article on PCOS and how IVF can help in pregnancy.

Infertility cases are on the rise across the globe. There could be various factors responsible for this. It could be a result of sedentary lifestyle, late marriages, unhealthy eating or per say underlying medical conditions. These often pose as a barrier to a couple’s dream of parenthood. With advancements in the field of science, couples with fertility issues can now embrace parenthood too. IVF experts of the best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World share an interesting article on one such medical condition – PCOS and how IVF can help women with PCOS become mothers.

What is PCOS?

“Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS is a common metabolic and hormonal condition affecting women of reproductive age. It affects one in 10 women of child-bearing age wherein they might have high insulin levels and/or male-type hormone androgens. This hormonal imbalance often causes problems related to the ovaries like preventing eggs from being developed properly or being released during ovulation,” stated Dr. Gunjan Gupta, well-known gynaecologist Ghaziabad and Medical Director & Founder of Gunjan IVF World – a leading IVF clinic in Ghaziabad. Gunjan IVF World has been bestowed with the award for North India’s best IVF clinic chain by ETHealthworld two times in a row and has four highly advanced IVF clinics at Ghaziabad, Janakpuri, Noida and Meerut.

“Some of the most common causes or risk factors for development of this health condition could be genetics, hormonal imbalance, obesity, insulin resistance, etc. PCOS has a negative impact on a woman’s fertility and can be treated with lifestyle modifications,” added Dr. Aastha Raheja, Consultant at the best IVF center in Ghaziabad, Gunjan IVF World.

Can I get pregnant through IVF if I have PCOS?

“Most patients with PCOS often ask me this question. My answer to them always is yes, you can get pregnant with some lifestyle modifications and help from infertility treatments. This is a condition that affects around 10% of all women. The first in line treatment includes lifestyle modifications like eating a healthy, varied diet and doing exercises. Drinking plenty of fluids is very important. Reducing body weight can help control symptoms of PCOS. Quit smoking and reduce stress,” advised Dr. Gunjan Gupta.

“Women with PCOS can embrace pregnancy through IVF treatment and medications. Your fertility doctor might advise you blood tests, ultrasound scans and a physical scan. Research shows that women with PCOS have higher chances of getting pregnant with IVF treatment,” mentioned Dr. Garima Sharma, Centre In-Charge and Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – a leading IVF clinic in Janakpuri.

“Your doctor might advise you certain medications to balance your hormones before commencing fertility treatments. Medications could include metformin to manage insulin levels, clomid to balance estrogen levels, birth control pills to balance estrogen and testosterone, and fertility medicines to stimulate ovaries for egg production,” said Dr. Shubhda Gupta, gynecologist Noida and Consultant at the best IVF clinic in Noida – Gunjan IVF World.

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