PCOS PCOD All FAQ

It is not that women with PCOS cannot get pregnant. But PCOS do cause symptoms like irregular ovulation due to hormonal imbalance can make it difficult to get pregnant.

Women with PCOS suffer from hormonal imbalance that is responsible for irregular periods or no ovulation at all. Ovulation is necessary for fertilization with the male sperm.This is how PCOS affects fertility in females.

Women who are obese, drink alcohol or smoke frequently, and lead an inactive lifestyle and have a family history of PCOS are more prone to developing PCOS due to higher chances of hormonal imbalance and bleeding disorders.

PCOS is seen to be associated with increased chances of cancer of inner lining of uterus called endometrium called endometrial cancer. To reduce the chances of any type of uterine cancer due to PCOS, it is necessary to take proper medication and follow all the dietary and lifestyle tips that the gynecologist suggests.

If PCOS symptoms are not kept under control or not managed properly, health risks like heart related problems, hypertension, anemia, high blood sugar level (diabetes) may arise in the long-term.

The severity of PCOS symptoms after pregnancy depends upon the hormonal levels of the female and breast feeding. However, there are studies that show that women with PCOS have better hormonal levels after pregnancy in comparison to others.

Many women with PCOS notice improvement in the symptoms as they start ageing or approach menopause. But some women may still continue to experience symptoms due to no improvement in hormonal balance even when nearing menopause. Thus, every female may experience different intensity of PCOS symptoms with ageing.

PCOS is most common in the reproductive phase of women. Women belonging to the age group of 15-44 years are at a higher risk of developing PCOS and thus they should keep a check on the PCOS symptoms and maintain a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of PCOS.