Reproductive Health, Infertility and IVF

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects a woman’s hormone levels in reproductive age. Woman with PCOS has increased too much of the male hormone in females. Androgen hormone imbalance in females causes them to skip menstrual periods and makes it harder to get pregnant. Excess androgens can cause hair loss, growth of facial hair and acne problem. The irregularity of periods, excess hair growth and acne may be improved by birth control pills. Efforts made to improve fertility consist of weight loss, clomiphene, or metformin. In vitro fertilization is also used.