Can PCOS cause infertility?

Usually, you (females) consider irregular periods, too long (of 35 or more days) periods, too short periods (shorter than 21 days), and inability to conceive after physical intimacy for more than 6-12 months as infertility signs. 

You need to be careful as symptoms like irregular periods, obesity, and hormonal imbalances could be warning signs of PCOS and polycystic ovarian syndrome. And when you know you have PCOS after visiting a fertility clinic in Delhi or your locality, you have a few queries. Can PCOS cause infertility is one of those queries? So, you should educate yourself about it before knowing its impact on your fertility.    


What is a polycystic ovarian syndrome?

PCOS is a type of ovarian disorder that makes you to have irregular menstrual cycles with hormonal imbalances and your ovaries have abnormal production of particular hormones. And it makes you have fluid-filled sacs in your ovaries? 


Symptoms of PCOS

Here are noticeable PCOS symptoms:


  • Obesity

  • Irregular periods with light or heavy flow

  • Cysts in ovaries

  • Unwanted hair growth

  • Infertility 

  • Baldness


As infertility and irregular periods are noticeable signs, PCOS can cause you to have infertility.  


Complications associated with PCOS

If you have PCOS and conceive without treating it, you are prone to have:


  • Miscarriages 

  • Diabetes 

  • Pre-eclampsia 


Diagnosis and treatment 

When you notice your menstrual cycle is too short or too small, pregnancy delays, or hair growth at unexpected body parts, you must consult a respective doctor. The doctor will recommend you to have:


  • Pelvic examination 

  • Blood tests

  • Pelvic ultrasound 


Based on the reports of the recommended tests or screenings, your doctor will advise the best treatment options and facilitate your to conceive. Your PCOS treatment can include medicines, lifestyle changes (exercising, a healthy diet, no junk foods, etc.), and ART solutions like IUI and IVF.