{"id":39496,"date":"2025-06-23T12:58:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/can-i-get-pregnant-if-i-have-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T14:01:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T12:01:31","slug":"can-i-get-pregnant-if-i-have-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/can-i-get-pregnant-if-i-have-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I get pregnant if I have Polycystic ovarian syndrome?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine condition in women of childbearing age<\/strong>; in addition to making conception more difficult, it can also be related to women\u2019s health problems from the time the begin developing in their mother\u2019s uterus and into old age.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The prevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome in the female population ranges from 6% to 15%.<\/strong>\u00a0It manifests as hyperandrogenism (when a female produces more male hormones than usual), which translates into an increased amount of body and facial hair (hirsutism), acne, a tendency for weight gain and obesity,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/ovulation-why-its-important-to-know-when-it-takes-place-in-assisted-reproduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ovulatory<\/a>\u00a0problems and a unique ovarian morphology, among others.<\/p>\n<p>In a not insignificant percentage of women\u00a0<strong>there is an association between polycystic ovarian syndrome and insulin resistance<\/strong>, believed to affect over 50% of women with PCOS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PCOS is normally diagnosed during adolescence due to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/is-it-possible-to-get-pregnant-if-my-cycles-are-irregular\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">irregular menstrual cycles,<\/a>\u00a0the presence of acne, increased amounts of body hair, etc.<\/strong>\u00a0Its main repercussion in the medium\u2011term is usually infertility, while in the long\u2011term it leads to a greater risk for developing diabetes mellitus, hypertension, elevated cholesterol\u2026 as well as an increased risk for endometrial cancer as females with PCOS menstruate less often.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #3f3f3f;color:#3f3f3f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/can-i-get-pregnant-if-i-have-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome\/#What_are_the_causes_of_polycystic_ovarian_syndrome\" >What are the causes of polycystic ovarian syndrome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/can-i-get-pregnant-if-i-have-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome\/#Can_polycystic_ovarian_syndrome_impact_my_chances_of_getting_pregnant\" >Can polycystic ovarian syndrome impact my chances of getting pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/can-i-get-pregnant-if-i-have-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome\/#What_options_are_there_for_someone_with_infertility_associated_with_polycystic_ovarian_syndrome\" >What options are there for someone with infertility associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_causes_of_polycystic_ovarian_syndrome\"><\/span>What are the causes of polycystic ovarian syndrome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The pathophysiology of this chronic, endocrine and gynaecological condition\u00a0<strong>is still unclear<\/strong>. However,\u00a0<strong>its heterogeneous characteristics of clinical presentation at the reproductive, metabolic, and psychological levels suggest that genetic, metabolic, endocrine, environmental, and lifestyle factors are all involved in its onset.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This means that a genetic predisposition, along with epigenetic alterations and environmental factors, may contribute to the development of polycystic ovarian syndrome.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_polycystic_ovarian_syndrome_impact_my_chances_of_getting_pregnant\"><\/span>Can polycystic ovarian syndrome impact my chances of getting pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/female-infertility-conditions-and-diseases-that-can-cause-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leading cause of infertility in females<\/a>\u00a0as it is a condition that causes ovulatory issues. In these cases,\u00a0<strong>the main objective of PCOS treatment to improve the female\u2019s ability to ovulate is to improve lifestyle habits, especially in patients with obesity, hyperandrogenism and\/or insulin resistance.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As we have already mentioned on this blog,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/obesity-obstacle-becoming-parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">obesity has a negative impact on pregnancy<\/a>.\u00a0<strong>Pregnancy rates are approximately 30% lower in women with obesity compared to women of normal weight.<\/strong>\u00a0PCOS and obesity are also associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, birth defects, gestational hypertension, diabetes, and complications during pregnancy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_options_are_there_for_someone_with_infertility_associated_with_polycystic_ovarian_syndrome\"><\/span>What options are there for someone with infertility associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For some patients,\u00a0<strong>simply improving their weight may improve their ability to ovulate<\/strong>. For this, lifestyle changes are often recommended.<\/p>\n<p>These adjustments include a reduced caloric intake and increased physical activity.\u00a0<strong>The goal should be to lose a minimum of 5 to 10% of their initial weight in order to see an improvement in metabolic parameters.<\/strong>\u00a0A hypocaloric diet consists of an intake of between 1,200 and 1,400 kcal per day for three months. This must also be accompanied by moderate exercise for about 50 minutes a day, three to five times a week, for a minimum of six months.<\/p>\n<p>In cases of morbid obesity, bariatric surgery can play a role in improving the health of women with polycystic ovary syndrome.\u00a0<strong>In women of a normal weight, the recommendation will be to avoid weight gain.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>It is possible to turn to medication that can increase one\u2019s ability to ovulate or which can induce ovulation<\/strong>, such as metformin, clomiphene citrate, letrozole or\u00a0gonadotropins.\u00a0<strong>These drugs can be used in treatment with different assisted reproduction techniques<\/strong>, such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/how-can-you-calculate-your-fertile-days-to-become-a-mom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">timed intercourse<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/artificial-insemination-frequently-asked-questions-about-this-assisted-reproduction-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">artificial insemination<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/in-vitro-fertilisation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in vitro fertilisation<\/a>. Whether or not the treating doctor recommends one technique over another will depend on the diagnosis of each particular couple.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Another reason to control the issues associated with PCOS is that pregnant women with this condition have an increased obstetric and neonatal risk<\/strong>, such as higher odds of developing hypertension and preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, pre\u2011term delivery, low birth weight, and macrosomia (an overweight foetus).<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, polycystic ovarian syndrome is a problem that can significantly affect a woman\u2019s fertility. For this reason,\u00a0<strong>at URE Centro Gutenberg we recommend that you consult with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/discover-ure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fertility specialists<\/a>\u00a0about your situation so that your case can be assessed and properly handled.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact us and request your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">appointment with URE Centro Gutenberg<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0We will be happy to help you. Also,<strong>\u00a0the initial consultation is always cost\u2011free.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine condition in women of childbearing age; in addition to making conception more difficult, it can also be related to women\u2019s health problems from the time the begin developing in their mother\u2019s uterus and into old age. The prevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome in the female population [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[497],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39496","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fertility-problems"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39496","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39496"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39496\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39709,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39496\/revisions\/39709"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39496"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39496"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/urecentrogutenberg.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39496"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}