Yes. I have PCOS and because of it I am infertile after trying for three years. Women with PCOS produce too much insulin and therefore it effects their hormone levels making it nearly imposible to ovulate.
Most doctors will prescribe a medication to regulate insulin levels, such as glucofage or metformin. I am on metformin and have been for just over a month. Many women can get pregnant just from that, and from following a low sugar diet.
But, if regulating insulin levels doesn't work, then your doctor will have to induce ovulation with something like clomid.
Metformin hasn't worked for me yet, but my sister who also has PCOS was able to get pregnant with just 500mg her first month. So, you never know.
PCOS can be treated. Many women with the disorder go on to have healthy babies.
Best of luck!
2006-11-02 01:54:45
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes it is a fertility issue along with the other bothersome complaints. However I have had several doctors suggest that I have PCOS and I have had two children who were conceived within one month of going off of various birth controls. I don't know if I've just been lucky or if I don't have the disorder but I like to tell this to anyone asking about PCOS because you need hope and this disorder is so awful for women. Unexplained wieght gain, irregular periods, unwanted hair, and fertility issues I mean come on what else can you do to a woman to mess with her life. Good luck!
2006-11-02 01:38:50
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answered by leavemealone 3
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Yes, it can, because of the condition's effect on estrogen levels. I had difficulty conceiving my first and was diagnosed with PCOS. I did conceive with the help of clomid, a drug that stimulates ovulation.
One thing that can help control PCOS symptoms is getting blood sugar/insulin levels under control. Sometimes this can be acheived through diet and exercise; other times a medication such as Metformin is needed.
After I had my first baby, I modified my diet, cutting out refined carbohydrates and going to a whole foods way of eating, and I unexpectedly conceived my second without even trying.
2006-11-02 01:35:28
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answered by carrie_moonbeam73 2
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Only your ob/gyn can answer that for you after a complete exam. So call your doctor and get a complete exam and give all of your questions to the doctor or nurse in the doc's office. Also we have 2 ovaries.
After trying to get pregnant for a few years, I agreed to a scope exam (where you are not awake), and they found one tube that is totally destroyed, and cleaned out lots of endometriosis (extra skin blocking my one good tube. That meant that I could only get pregnant every other month after they cleaned out the good tube.
I was pregnant 17 days later!
2006-11-02 01:35:01
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answered by May I help You? 6
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Yes actually my mother had it and they removed the cyst, but they caught it in time for her to still concieve. But if its done to late then it can cause infertility, and maybe lead to getting a hysterectomy, which is a procedure done to take out ur ovaries to stop it fromspreading to the othe ovary. Now you can get pregnant with one ovary so dont loose complete hope.
2006-11-02 01:32:58
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answered by Queen of Da Trill 2
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PCOS *can* cause infertility or reduced fertility. Some women have no problem whatsoever getting pregnant. There's no way to know what *your* chances are except by trying. Good luck!!
2016-03-19 02:47:11
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answered by Anonymous
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Complications
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are at increased risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, increased triglycerides, decreased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. Because PCOS disrupts the reproductive cycle and exposes the uterus to a constant supply of estrogen, women with PCOS are at risk of abnormal uterine bleeding and cancer of the uterine lining (endometrial cancer).
You may need treatment with fertility medications to become pregnant if you have polycystic ovary syndrome. During pregnancy, you may be at increased risk of gestational diabetes and pregnancy-induced high blood pressure.
Treatment
Management of polycystic ovary syndrome focuses on each woman's main concerns, such as infertility, hirsutism, acne or obesity. Long term, the most important aspect of treatment is managing cardiovascular risks such as obesity, high blood cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure. To help guide ongoing treatment decisions, your doctor will likely want to see you for regular visits to perform a physical examination, measure your blood pressure and obtain fasting glucose and lipid levels.
2006-11-02 01:37:01
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answered by onethess29 2
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My stepdaughter has this. It can lead to A LOT worse things than being infertile if not treated (Birth control, other meds). If not properly treated it can lead to ovarian cancer, which is VERY deadly. There is a oral diabetes drug that is often prescribed to women with this condition that want to get pregnant. Ask your OB/GYN.
2006-11-02 01:34:00
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answered by Ryan's mom 7
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It does play a part in infertility, but lots of women can and do still get pregnant with this disease. See a fertility specialist if you aren't already.
2006-11-02 01:33:57
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answered by blonde_bitch_norris 3
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2016-04-28 10:04:53
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answered by ? 3
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