The ACOG site's patient page for PCOS: http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp121.cfm has great information on PCOS (this is if you have been diagnosed with PCOS). I am unable to post their information, as they do not allow for reproduction of their material, including posting for online use.
I can summarize what the PCOS brochure says (again, assuming you have PCOS):
- PCOS can be treated, and treatment "depends on whether a woman wants to become pregnant."
- Exercising daily may help improve insulin use by body, and relieve symptoms of PCOS
- Medication is available for you, since you are interested in becoming pregnant, that can help you ovulate
The Mayo Clinic says:
"Polycystic ovary syndrome affects about one in 10 women in the United States and is the leading cause of infertility in women." (I had no idea it was so common!) This site also talks about the differenet types of drugs and studies conducted for achieving pregnancy with PCOS: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/polycystic-ovary-syndrome/DS00423/DSECT...
Hope this helps! What has your doctor said about your specific situation? (Do you have a doctor you trust?)
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The ACOG site's patient page for PCOS: http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp121.cfm has great information on PCOS (this is if you have been diagnosed with PCOS). I am unable to post their information, as they do not allow for reproduction of their material, including posting for online use.
I can summarize what the PCOS brochure says (again, assuming you have PCOS):
- PCOS can be treated, and treatment "depends on whether a woman wants to become pregnant."
- Exercising daily may help improve insulin use by body, and relieve symptoms of PCOS
- Medication is available for you, since you are interested in becoming pregnant, that can help you ovulate
The Mayo Clinic says:
"Polycystic ovary syndrome affects about one in 10 women in the United States and is the leading cause of infertility in women." (I had no idea it was so common!) This site also talks about the differenet types of drugs and studies conducted for achieving pregnancy with PCOS: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/polycystic-ovary-syndrome/DS00423/DSECT...
Hope this helps! What has your doctor said about your specific situation? (Do you have a doctor you trust?)
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