Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder
in women of reproductive age. In fact, PCOS causes 75 percent of all cases of
anovulatory infertility. Symptoms of PCOS include irregular menstrual cycles,
increased amounts of body hair, and a tendency to easily gain weight. Women with
PCOS who want to get pregnant can contact
us about infertility treatment and IVF, for
patients in Bucks County, New Jersey, and throughout the world.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
If you have a history of irregular menstrual cycles or never have a menstrual
period, you may have PCOS. To diagnose PCOS, blood tests are taken to determine if
you have hormonal irregularities, such as elevated testosterone and insulin blood
hormone levels.
Women with PCOS who don't want to get pregnant are usually treated with birth
control pills or medication to give her a period each month. When a woman does not
get her period each month, the lining of her uterus can build up, leading to irregular
and heavy vaginal bleeding. If left untreated, the lining can develop pre-cancerous or
cancerous cells.
PCOS can have an adverse affect on pregnancy because it can prevent ovulation.
Talk with a qualified doctor if you have PCOS and are interested in IVF or other infertility
treatments. We serve Bucks County, New Jersey, and international patients, and are prepared to
meet all your infertility needs.
If a woman with PCOS does want to get pregnant, she is treated
with infertility
medication that induces ovulation. Metformin (Glucophage) is used in women who are
insulin resistant. Clomiphene citrate, or Clomid, is the most common drug used for PCOS.
Another option is injectable medications called gonadotropins. If these treatments fail,
IVF is recommended.
To learn more about PCOS and infertility treatments such as IVF that can help patients in
Bucks County, New Jersey, and beyond, contact
IVF New Jersey.
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