PCOS: do you have it or a variation of it effecting your life or fertility? PCOS is believed to be genetically passed and near 8% of all females have it, near 40% of all female factor infertility is related to PCOS.
Maybe your not the classic polycystic i.e. overweight, male pattern hair distribution, few or no menstrual periods in a year, acne, high testosterone levels, pre-diabetic or diabetic, increasing carbohydrate cravings, high cholesterol and triglycerides, high LH:FSH ratio, recurrent ovarian cysts, thickened ovarian capsule, acanthosis nigricans, central obesity and large ovaries peppered with pre-antral follicles.
There is significant controversy over what constitutes someone with polycystic ovarian disease and criteria differs in America vs Europe. A significant number of individuals are missed or unassisted because they don’t meet these classic symptoms. It is my own theory that there is wide variation in PCOS and its true name should be insulin resistant ovarian androgen hypersensitivity syndrome (IROAHS). If the criteria for PCOS is too specific then a number of individuals that respond hormonally similar to someone with PCOS and yet do not make criteria for such, miss out on helpful options in improving their own health, fertility, and wellbeing.
Understanding the importance of preconception counseling
If you’re thinking about starting a family, preconception counseling can be an essential step towards ensuring a healthy pregnancy and baby. This is something that is suggested as you prepare for the challenge that comes with Utah Infertility Clinic fertility treatments and trying to conceive. It helps identify emotional and physical issues and how they can be managed and/or overcome. Preconception counseling typically involves a comprehensive evaluation of your health history, lifestyle, and reproductive health. During the
