So, your doctor diagnosed you with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and the diagnosis explains many of the problems you have been having with your menstrual cycle and inability to get pregnant. PCOS affects between 5 and 10 percent of women of child bearing age. A major symptom of this syndrome includes lack of a period [...]
We know that exercise is good for us. Studies have consistently shown that moderate exercise can help women conceive. Women with PCOS can benefit from exercise in a variety of ways. First, the weight loss which generally accompanies regular exercise can help regulate our ovulation cycle. Exercise has also been shown to help control insulin [...]
Getting adequate sleep is almost as important as “sleeping together” when it comes to conceiving a child. For one thing, lack of adequate sleep can leave you stressed out. No one’s in the mood for love when they’re stressed. Add to that the ups and downs of a menstrual/ovulation cycle on PCOS and you end [...]
Roughly 15% of couples who are trying to conceive are unable to do so after a year of trying. For some, the next logical step is to go to a fertility clinic or look into options like IFV. There’s nothing wrong with that, of course, except that some can’t. For one thing, many can’t afford [...]
Perhaps you suspect you have PCOS and are going to talk with your family doctor to get it checked out. Maybe your family doctor has already told you that you have (or that she suspects that you have) PCOS and you’re waiting to see a specialist. There are several types of specialists which commonly deal [...]
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Keeping your Relationship strong during Infertility Treatments
Keeping your Relationship strong during Infertility Treatments
| The information provided here should not be considered medical advice. It is based on the average experience of women trying to conceive and may not be what you may be experiencing. It's not meant to be a replacement for any advice you may receive from your doctor. If you have any concerns about your cycle or your ability to get pregnant, we advise you to contact your doctor. |
