Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCO)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is
the most common endocrine disorder
in women, affecting an estimated five
to ten million women of reproductive
age. For women trying to conceive a
child, PCOS is a serious, common
cause of infertility - a large
percentage all female factor infertility
cases can be traced to PCOS. New
medical insight into the disease has
led to treatment options, including
insulin-reducing Ovulation medication
(clomiphene, glucophage, metformin),
and dietary changes (low glycemic
diet) which have proven successful
and allow many women to overcome
PCOS and conceive a child naturally,
while reducing the risk of miscarriage.
Women who undergo treatment for
PCOS but are still unable to conceive
naturally often turn to assisted
reproductive technologies, including
IVF, and experience high pregnancy
success rates.