PCOS results when a woman's body produces an excess amount of insulin and male hormones called androgens. The main connection between the PCOS and infertility is that the eggs cannot mature. PCOS is becoming more and more common and as a result, many new techniques have been introduced to treat PCOS and infertility.
2. PCOS results when a woman's
body produces too much insulin
& androgens
3. As a result, it prevents
development and maturing of
eggs
4. Signs & Symptoms of PCOS
Enlarged ovaries
Lack of ovulation
Irregular or total absence of the
menstrual cycle
Excess growth of hair on the face and
chest
6. In Vitro Fertilization
Surgical removal of eggs from the
ovaries of a woman
Eggs are matured in a test tube
Embryo is implanted into the woman's
uterus after fertilization
IVF treatment is very costly
7. Ovarian Drilling
Surgical procedure designed to
inactivate the parts of an ovary
Passing an electric current through a
needle to destroy ovarian tissues
Aims to reduces the androgen levels
9. Fertility Medications
Commonly used fertility pill is
Clomiphene
Boosts the production of female
hormones
40 percent of women can become
pregnant by this method
10. Acupuncture for Infertility
Sharp needles are inserted into specific
parts of the body
Re-balances the flow of energy called
"Qi"
Reduces ovary size and enhances
ovulation chances
Used to combined with prescription
drugs or IVF
11. Natural Remedies
Natural cures are safe with no side
effects
herbs used to treat PCOS are
chasteberry, Inositol, calcium D-
glucarate and Indole-3-carbinol