Pcos conception tips

Top tips on how to get pregnant with PCOS quickly

Whatever your reason, whether it is advancing age or just excitement, most people don’t want to spend months taking pregnancy tests when trying to get pregnant. If you have been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), then you will know that it can take longer for some women with PCOS to get pregnant. To give yourself the best possible chance of getting pregnant fast with PCOS, read on for some quick tips.  

Reverse any insulin resistance 

Women with PCOS have problems with insulin resistance, which means that your blood sugar levels are elevated, as is your insulin level, this increases your risk of having trouble conceiving. Doctors can prescribe Metformin to help, but there are many side effects to this drug to consider. (1) In the first instance, try cutting out sugar and refined carbs from your diet and making sure you get enough protein, fibre and healthy fats and you will see your blood sugar levels and your insulin level drop. Myo-inositol has been proven effective in treating insulin resistance in some PCOS women. (2) The new InofolicAlpha, which contains both myo-inositol and alpha-Lactalbumin, can help reverse insulin resistance even more effectively.

De-stress

Your fertility depends on balanced hormones and nurtured adrenals, but the stress hormone, cortisol, produced by your adrenal glands affects all your hormones. So by actively reducing and preventing any stress you can increase your chances of getting pregnant. Try meditation, massage, yoga, exercise, spending time with animals or socialising — whatever makes you happy!

Follow an anti-inflammatory diet

Diet plays a big part with increasing fertility and helping manage PCOS symptoms. (3) The wrong foods can throw your hormones into disarray. Women with PCOS can experience higher inflammation due to higher androgens which in turn encourage more insulin production. Higher insulin levels contribute to weight gain which only causes more inflammation — a vicious circle!

Diet can also cause inflammation which can bring on oxidative stress to stimulate an inflammatory response.

An anti-inflammatory diet will nourish and heal your body by balancing your hormones and blood sugar and helping you to lose weight if needed. An anti-inflammatory diet can include:

• Limiting red meat 
• Avoiding sugar
• Swapping your daily tea or coffee for green tea
• Eating omega-3 rich fish several times a week (salmon or tuna for example)
• Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables
• Using herbs and spices when cooking (ginger, cumin, fennel, bay leaves etc)
• Consuming unsaturated sources of fat (such as nuts, seeds, olive oil)
• Including beans in your diet (at least once a week)

Track your menstrual cycle

If you track your cycles you will begin to understand when you’re ovulating and where your fertile window falls, so that you can hit the exact four days in the month to try for a baby.

Confirm ovulation with test strips 

To find out when you are ovulating, you can buy ovulation kits from your local pharmacy which work much the same way as a pregnancy test. Make a note of when you ovulate each month so that you can find out how regular your ovulation is.

Start taking Inofolic Alpha immediately

Something you can do right away is start taking InofolicAlpha. For women with PCOS who have insulin resistance, treatment with PCOS supplements, such as InofolicAlpha has been proven to make significant improvements to hormone levels, reduce acne and excessive hair growth, restore and regularise periods and reduce blood pressure. 

In order to get pregnant quickly with PCOS not only do you need to ovulate, but you also need to ovulate good quality eggs. A doctor can offer you medication to trigger ovulation or injectable hormones — but until the eggs and sperm are good quality these treatments are not necessarily an immediate solution.

The alpha-lactalbumin in Inofolic Alpha helps reduce inflammation, part of the underlying pathology of PCOS.

To see how Inofolic Alpha has helped women with PCOS, have a read of our real life success stories.

The sooner you start taking InofolicAlpha, the sooner your body will feel the benefits. 

Start your journey with Inofolic Alpha today

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This article has been reviewed by Dr Gillian Lockwood FRCOG, DPhil, MA (Oxon)

Consultant fertility specialist Dr Gillian Lockwood has a special interest in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and age-related infertility. Gillian has published widely on all aspects of fertility and has extensive knowledge in the area of reproductive medicine.

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5 Tips To Boost Fertility And Get Pregnant With PCOS: University Reproductive Associates (URA): Reproductive Endocrinologists

Many women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have concerns about getting pregnant. PCOS is one of the most common conditions in women struggling with infertility. Women with this condition have higher levels of male hormones called androgens. This hormonal imbalance can interfere with ovulation. Although having PCOS may make getting pregnant more challenging, there are ways women can boost fertility.

1. MEDICATIONS MAY BE NEEDED

High levels of androgens can interfere with healthy ovulation. If a healthy egg is not released during ovulation, then a woman will not be able to get pregnant. Many women who have PCOS are not able to get pregnant without the help of ovulation medications. These medications can help a woman ovulate to get pregnant. Women can work with a healthcare provider or fertility specialist to find the right dose and type of medication that works best.

2. FIND YOUR HEALTHY WEIGHT

Many women find that losing just 10% of body weight can improve hormones and ovulation. Even only a 5% reduction in body weight can improve a woman’s menstrual cycle, insulin resistance, and overall fertility. One study found that women who exercised regularly had a 5% lower risk of infertility than those who didn’t exercise at all. However, overexercising can raise levels of inflammation in the body, which is detrimental to fertility. For best results, aim to exercise at moderate intensity 3-5 days per week.

3. REDUCE STRESSORS

When dealing with infertility, keeping stress at bay can be a challenge. But long-term stress can have a negative impact on hormones and fertility. Too much stress leads to higher levels of cortisol, which may trigger an increase in insulin. People who struggle with feeling stressed may benefit from talk therapy, meditation, exercising, or connecting with loved ones.

4. TRY ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

If ovulation medications don’t improve fertility, women may benefit from assisted reproductive technologies (ART) like in vitro fertilization (IVF). Studies have found that women with PCOS who undergo IVF treatment have the same rates of success as women without the condition. Typically, doctors will start with medications and lifestyle changes to boost fertility and will recommend ART as an option if these interventions aren’t successful.

5. SURGICAL OPTIONS

If other treatment options are unsuccessful, there are surgical procedures available for women with PCOS to boost fertility. One surgery called ovarian drilling is a treatment to trigger ovulation. Though ovarian drilling is not always necessary, research has found that up to 50% of women who get ovarian drilling are able to get pregnant within the first year after the surgery.

DON’T LOSE HOPE

PCOS affects almost 10% of women in the United States. Though the condition can make pregnancy more complicated, having a baby is not impossible and women should not lose hope. Women with PCOS who want to become pregnant can consult with a healthcare provider for diagnoses and treatment options.

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How to get pregnant with polycystic ovaries?

Polycystic disease is a common hormonal disease that affects the functioning of a woman's ovaries. The dangers of PCOS include irregular menstrual periods, excessive hair growth, acne, weight gain, and other problems. Left untreated, PCOS can even lead to infertility. In this article, we will tell you more about causes of polycystic , polycystic ovaries and pregnancy , and also give an answer to the question: “ Is it possible to give birth with polycystic ovaries? ".

What is polycystic ovary syndrome?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have menstrual irregularities and elevated levels of male hormones (androgens). Numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) may form in the ovaries, and an egg may not be released regularly. This condition should not be confused with multifollicular ovaries, because with multifollicular ovaries, ovulation and a normal menstrual cycle can persist, unlike polycystic disease. nine0019

50-75% of cases of endocrine infertility. 20-22% of marital infertility. It is detected in 5-16% of women of reproductive age. These are the figures for the diagnosis of "Polycystic Ovary".

Symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome is accompanied by characteristic symptoms, upon noticing which it is necessary to seek advice from an endocrinologist or gynecologist. For some women, symptoms begin around the time of their first menstrual period. Others discover symptoms of PCOS only after they have gained a lot of weight or have problems getting pregnant. In some cases, PCOS may be asymptomatic. nine0019

The most common symptoms of PCOS:

1. Irregular periods. Lack of ovulation prevents the lining of the uterus from falling off every month. Some women with PCOS have fewer than eight periods a year, or none at all.
2. Severe bleeding. The lining of the uterus builds up over a longer period of time, so menstruation may be heavier than usual.
3. Hair growth . More than 70 percent of women with this condition grow hair on their face and body, including on their back, abdomen, and chest. Excess hair growth is called hirsutism.
4. Acne . Male hormones can make the skin more oily than normal and cause breakouts on areas such as the face, chest, and upper back.
5. Weight gain. Up to 80 percent of women with PCOS are overweight or obese.
6. Male pattern baldness. nine0039 The hair on the scalp becomes thinner and may fall out.
7. Darkening of the skin. Dark patches of skin may develop in body folds, such as the neck, groin area, and under the breasts.
8. Headaches. Hormonal changes may cause headaches in some women.