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If you want to have children someday, you should start learning about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This syndrome is a leading cause of infertility, but there are steps you can take to keep it from interfering with your goal of carrying and delivering a baby. Here are a few facts you should know about this common condition.

What You Need to Know About PCOS

This is a condition in the ovaries that results from an improper balance of reproductive hormones. As part of your menstrual cycle, your ovaries produce eggs and release one month when you ovulate. If you have PCOS, your eggs might not develop or be released regularly.

The Symptoms

infertilityYou may have fewer than eight periods per year or have them less than 21 days apart. You may also experience trouble losing weight, notice you’re gaining weight, and have excess facial hair similar to men. Other signs and symptoms are thinning hair, acne on your face and back, and darkening skin under your breasts.

The Link to Infertility

Due to the imbalance of hormones in the ovaries, eggs don’t grow and aren’t released regularly. You can't get pregnant unless eggs are released, so the lack of eggs causes infertility.

You can have children even with PCOS. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is an option with a high rate of success, particularly when combined with medicine. An infertility specialist can place your fertilized egg into your uterus to start your pregnancy.

 

Skilled and compassionate, the infertility specialists at IVF Hawaii in Honolulu understand the challenges of getting pregnant with PCOS. This team has the highest success rate in the state and will guide you through every step of your infertility treatment, pregnancy, and delivery. Call (808) 538-6655 to speak with a specialist about your options or visit their website to find out how this clinic can help you.

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