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PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects 1 out of 5 women of reproductive age. PCOS is the most common cause of anovulatory infertility. Anovulation is when an ovum (egg) does not release from your ovary during your cycle. More than 85% of women suffering from anovulatory infertility have PCOS. It has also been observed that a lot of women only learn that they have PCOS upon seeking treatment for infertility.
3 Reasons Why It Is Important To Plan Your Pregnancy With PCOS
1. Higher Risk Of Developing Gestational Diabetes Or Sudden Miscarriage Pregnant women with PCOS are at a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes or suffering from a sudden miscarriage in the first trimester.
2. Higher Risk Of Developing Preeclampsia Women with PCOS are also at a heightened risk of developing preeclampsia which is characterised by a spontaneous rise in blood pressure post the 20th week of pregnancy. This can prove detrimental to the kidneys, liver and brain of the mother.
3. Higher Risk Of Pre-Term Delivery There is also a risk of a pre-term birth, that is, delivery before 37 weeks of pregnancy with PCOS.
While it is always important to take care of your reproductive health, it becomes even more so when you are planning your pregnancy while suffering from PCOS as there are additional things to be borne in mind. Getting pregnant with PCOS can prove challenging, however, a few tips that you follow can help in improving your reproductive health, boosting chances of fertility.
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