IVF is normally advised when other fundamental treatments that involve drugs orally or intrauterine insemination has been unfruitful or when there are other fertility challenges that include male fertility problems. IVF can be useful treatment for women with PCOS or PCOD or those women who have some other issues involving ovulation.

Ovarian Stimulation in IVF: In the case of IVF, women with PCOS number has to be encouraged to produce multiple eggs. But women with PCOS have a high risk to ovary stimulation agents that may cause OHSS a condition that affects one’s ovaries. This is a complication that one needs to screup.

Egg Retrieval and Fertilization: After that the eggs are matured through a stimulation process, and then retrieved and fertilized in a laboratory. For embryos to grow properly, they are then placed back to the uterus.

Success Rates: IVF success rates for women with PCOS differ up to some extent. However, PCOS females ovulate frequently and have irregular menstrual cycles, and there is potential for the development of OHSS. IVF can still be a good option if a woman is diagnosed with PCOS, young and otherwise healthy, the success rate will be as good.

What You Should Know About IVF with PCOS

Ovarian Reserve: PCOS Use to present as women with many eggs or high ovarian reserve but one must look at the quality of the eggs. Success of IVF is also affected with age and other health factors too.

Risk of OHSS: To certain extend, women with PCOS can be more susceptible to OHSS which results in enlarged and painful ovaries, and sometimes other complications. To avoid this, the doctor may prescribe fewer amounts of stimulation drugs or choose to put the embryos on hold through a freeze all process.

Diet and Lifestyle: management of weight is encouraged in women with PCOS before they agree to under go the IVF.

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