25 Dec 2015 | 3 min Read
Dr Ritu Hinduja
Author | 4 Articles
What can I do to reduce long-term health risks?
Have a healthy lifestyle!!!!
The benefits of losing weight include:
Once you know that you have PCOS, you need to go for regular health check-ups to check for any early signs of health problems.
If you have not had a period for a long time (over 4 months), it is advisable to see your doctor. You may be asked to undertake further tests which may include an ultrasound scan.
Is there a cure?
There is no cure for PCOS. Medical treatments aim to manage and reduce the symptoms or consequences of having PCOS. Medication alone has not been shown to be any better than healthy lifestyle changes (weight loss and exercise). Many women with PCOS successfully manage their symptoms and long-term health risks without medical intervention, just by adopting a healthy lifestyle.
Fertility Management – in PCO
To help improve the chance of becoming pregnant, watch for the following signs that ovulation is occurring or about to occur:
1. Mucus changes: Around the time of ovulation a woman may notice her vagina’s mucus is slick and slippery.
2. Abdominal pain: Some women experience pain during ovulation. This pain may be general or on one side of the abdomen.
3. Premenstrual symptoms
may accompany ovulation
For those who are unable to conceive naturally, may need to adopt one of the following methods:
1. Ovulation Induction: the treatment is designed to stimulate the ovary to increase egg production. Ovulation induction uses tablets or injections over a period of time. Ultrasounds are performed to determine the best time to trigger ovulation using a hormone called HCG. Once ovulation has been triggered, you are either advised planned intercourse or inter-uterine insemination when collected semen is placed directly into the uterus through the cervix.
2. Assisted reproductive technology:For women who have not been able to conceive naturally or by using medications, another option is assisted reproductive technology. This includes treatments such as IVF (in vitro fertilisation). You can consult a fertility specialist for helping you conceive with the help of assisted reproductive techniques.
To have a complete understanding of PCOS, please read the complete series by Dr Ritu Hinduja.
The Ultimate Guide on PCOS – Part 1
The Ultimate Guide on PCOS – Part 2
For suggestions by a nutritionist, read on: Battling PCOS & Pregnancy Weight
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