PCOS, A Common Cause Of Female Infertility

What is PCOS? Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disturbance that affects the entire body and has numerous implications for general health. There are plenty of eggs in ovaries but not getting mature to result in a baby .Women with PCOS are the largest group of women at risk for the development of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

How common? PCOS starts in childhood but  unfortunately, not always diagnosed at that age   30 % of all infertility associated with anovulation, & 85-90% of these attributed to PCOS  21 – 59 % of  women in reproductive age demonstrate ultrasound picture of polycystic ovaries  About 30 - 50 %  have clinical or biochemical (in blood tests) signs of Anovulation and excess male hormones. With proper diagnosis and treatment,  most PCOS symptoms can be  adequately controlled or eliminated .Infertility can be corrected and  pregnancy achieved…