Helping you manage PCOS
Our expertise lies on promptly identifying, treating, and managing patients with polycystic ovaries. In order to reduce the symptoms of PCOS and lessen its negative effects on your daily life and fertility, our skilled specialists will design a personalized treatment plan just for you.
What is PCOS?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. It affects the ovaries’ ability to release eggs regularly, often leading to infertility and other health complications.
Symptoms of PCOS
- Irregular periods
- Excessive hair growth on the back, face, and stomach
- Male-pattern baldness
- Severe acne
- Weight gain
- Infertility
- Emotional challenges like depression and anxiety
Difference Between PCOS & PCOD
PCOS
An endocrine disorder where ovaries produce higher levels of androgen, leading to disrupted egg development. Cysts develop in the ovaries and impact ovulation.
PCOD
A condition caused by hormonal imbalance where eggs accumulate in the ovaries, becoming cysts. PCOD shares symptoms with PCOS but is generally less severe. PCOS has more serious implications for fertility and health.
PCOS and Infertility
PCOS Infertility Management
- Weight Management: Reducing weight by 5-10% can significantly improve fertility, as maintaining a healthy weight before pregnancy decreases pregnancy-related complications.
- Estimating Ovulation: Monitoring ovulation through transvaginal ultrasound helps track the best time to conceive.
- Ovulation Induction: If lifestyle changes do not improve fertility, medications like Letrozole, Clomiphene Citrate, and Metformin can stimulate ovulation. This should only be done under medical supervision.
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) may be recommended if other treatments are unsuccessful. This process involves fertilizing an egg in the lab and implanting it in the uterus.
- Ovarian Drilling: A minimally invasive surgical procedure where small holes are drilled into the ovaries to restore ovulation and reduce male hormone levels. This is considered when other treatments fail.
