PCOS And Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

Boosting Your Chances of Conception

Celebrities such as Emma Thompson and Victoria Beckham have PCOS, but have gone on to enjoy the joys of motherhood. So, there is no reason why you shouldn’t be able to conceive just because you have PCOS. You certainly can. All you need to do is give yourself better chances of getting pregnant. Here are some ways of improving your chances of successful conception.

• Maintain healthy weight by making healthy food choices and exercising regularly. Avoid eating excessive intake of restaurant food; feast on home-cooked and preferably organic food, as much as possible.
• Invest in an ovulation prediction kit to figure out when you are ovulating, so that you can have sexual intercourse on those days
• Try making love two to three times a week regardless of whether you are ovulating or not. This will help maintain sperm quality and also do away with the stress of checking for ovulation making love just when you ovulate
• See lovemaking as a way to connect with your partner and do not keep it just for the days you are ovulating.

Ways to Prevent PCOS

In most cases, PCOS tends to run in families. While it is not possible to prevent PCOS from developing, you can take steps to maintain healthy weight if there is PCOS in your family. Also, you should go for regular checkups, especially if you are trying to conceive, so that the condition is diagnosed early and doctors can advise you about how to treat it. This will greatly enhance your chances of getting pregnant.

If you have irregular menstrual periods or you find that your periods disappear for months together, it is best to immediately consult your doctor for a pelvic ultrasound and other tests.

The Way Forward:

• The first thing you should do is try and stay mellow and relaxed. If you get stressed, it will further hinder your chances of getting pregnant. Also, speak to your gynecologist about starting prenatal vitamins. These will boost your health and also increase your fertility odds. In addition, take care of your diet.

• Try to steer clear of natural treatments and herbs, as they do not go well with fertility drugs that your doctor may put you on. Also, educate yourself about your condition and learn how you can boost your chances of getting pregnant with PCOS.

• For many women with PCOS pregnancy can be a long struggle, but this does not mean there is no hope. In fact, there are so many stories of women successfully conceiving with PCOS not once but multiple times. Read these stories to get hope and strength to fulfill your dream of motherhood. Remember, while there is hope, there always is a way.

• Thanks to modern medicine, these days even women with PCOS can get pregnant and have babies. Just relax and take one day at a time. You will be amazed how relaxing and de-stressing yourself, along with regular physical activity and healthy lifestyle can make a huge difference to the symptoms of PCOS.

If you do get pregnant with PCOS, you are advised to be vigilant of your health, as you will be a high risk of getting gestational diabetes as well as pregnancy-related blood pressure. Take care of your health and follow your OB-GYN’s instructions religiously. At the end of those wonderful nine months, you will be able to hold your bundle of joy and will become an inspiration to so many other women who are trying to conceive and get pregnant with PCOS.

Good luck!

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