PCOS Awareness Month: Is pregnancy possible after PCOS, know from experts what are the chances of pregnancy after PCOS

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that is more common at the reproductive age or age considered capable of reproduction. According to a study conducted in the year 2020, about 16 percent of women in the age group of 20-29 years in India are suffering from PCOS. Due to PCOS, women can have many health problems for a long time and sometimes life. PCOS is a condition in which small cysts form in the ovaries of women, due to which the size of the ovary increases. Women suffering from PCOS may have irregular periods and in this condition, there may be more production of male sex hormones androgen in the body, due to which the process of ovulation can be affected. . Dr. Vidya Bhat (Dr. Vidya V Bhat, Medical Director of RadhaKrishna Multispecialty Hospital, Bengaluru, is a Laparoscopic Surgeon) Fertility Specialist). Know all these important facts related to PCOS here. Can PCOS make it difficult to conceive? PCOS is a major cause of infertility in women. According to statistics, more than 85 percent of ovulation problems (ovulatory disorders) are due to PCOS. There can be various reasons for PCOS, some of which are also- High levels of androgens High blood sugar level and insulin resistance Environmental issues (pollution, chemicals etc.) hormonal imbalance stress Lifestyle problems and diseases Due to PCOS, the process of production and release of eggs in women is hindered and due to this, it can be difficult for women to conceive. At the same time, even after conceiving, the chances of miscarriage or miscarriage in women can also increase very much. However, according to experts, more than 60 percent of women with PCOS can conceive easily and without any medical support. What are the symptoms of PCOS? According to Dr. Vidya, young women and girls suffering from PCOS do not show any symptoms. Same. Most women with PCOS are not aware of their condition for a long time. However, due to this, such symptoms can appear in women- Menstrual irregularities obesity Hyper-androgenism dark spots on the body Insulin resistance Complications related to high BP or diabetes Why PCOS cases are increasing in India PCOS cases in India have seen an increase of more than 30 percent in the last few years. At the same time, due to the changes in the lifestyle of people during the corona epidemic, PCOS was also seen to be serious. The risk of PCOS in women has increased more than ever due to being locked in the house, sitting in one place for a long time, watching TV, consuming junk food, not exercising and changing the time of sleep and wakefulness. Apart from this, due to lack of attention to problems like irregular periods or heavy bleeding, cases of PCOS are also increasing. At the same time, women suffering from PCOS also faced many problems due to lack of consultation and regular checkups from doctors. What measures should be taken for relief and prevention from PCOS Senior Gynecologist and Consultant Dr. Shivani Sabharwal (Dr. Shivani Sabharwal is a Gynecologist in Karol Bagh, Delhi) says that with the help of a healthy and active lifestyle it can be easier to stay mentally and physically healthy. For PCOS patients or women and girls coming in the high-risk group, Dr. Sambharwal advises to keep these things in mind- Eat a balanced diet and eat foods rich in nutrients. Do regular exercise. Control stress and try every way for stress management. Maintain healthy weight. In case of heavy period flow, take the medicines prescribed by the doctor.