Being in the best health before to trying for a child increases the likelihood of becoming pregnant and gives the child the best start in life, as is true for all women.

The first step to increasing a woman's chances of getting pregnant and having a healthy baby, according to the international evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of PCOS, is to adopt a healthy lifestyle. This includes maintaining a healthy weight range, quitting smoking, consuming less alcohol, eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of regular exercise, and getting enough sleep.

Women who want to become pregnant should visit their GP for a preconception health check in order to receive the best guidance and assistance. Additionally, there is a chance to talk about a strategy in case PCOS interferes with conception.

A small weight decrease may lead to more regular ovulation in overweight or obese women with PCOS, which raises the likelihood of conception. Having sex during the "fertile window" (the five days before and during ovulation), for those who are aware that they ovulate, increases the likelihood of conception.

It's time to contact a doctor if you've attempted to get pregnant for 12 months without success (or 6 months if you're 35 or older). Your primary care physician should be your first port of call, although she may suggest a reproductive expert.

If your periods are exceedingly erratic or only occur sometimes, you may not be ovulating and require medical assistance to become pregnant. Ovulation inducement is the initial step in medical treatment. This is taking a series of pills or injections to encourage the production of an egg that can be fertilized either naturally during sexual activity or through intrauterine insemination (IUI).

If this doesn't work, there may be further reasons why pregnancy cannot be attained, necessitating more intrusive procedures like IVF.

In order to stimulate the ovaries to generate more eggs, IVF uses a series of injections. When they are ripe, the eggs are removed using ultrasound guidance while being lightly sedated. In a lab, sperm is introduced to the eggs to create embryos.

An embryo is inserted into the uterus a few days later, where it may implant and develop into a baby. If there are many embryos, they can be preserved for future use in the event that a pregnancy is not achieved.

IVF is safe when performed by professionals, but there are certain potential side effects, such as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, that you should be aware of. This is an excessive reaction to the reproductive medications used to stimulate the ovaries to generate lots of eggs. Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, quick weight gain, and blood clots can all result from this.

You might be worried about getting pregnant if you have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) symptoms or are experiencing them. 

In addition to its many health issues, PCOS can have a substantial influence on your fertility. Getting pregnant may be more difficult as a result of the disease.

Up to 12% of women in reproductive years have PCOS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, only about 50% of those with PCOS receive a proper diagnosis. This implies that millions could be ignorant.

Although it could make it more challenging to conceive, there are techniques to increase your fertility. 

Here, we examine how PCOS affects your period and fertility, highlight the significance of receiving an accurate diagnosis, and go over practical methods to increase your chances of becoming pregnant.

Hormonal dysregulation, irregular periods, and the appearance of ovarian cysts are the hallmarks of PCOS. 

An egg is released from the ovaries during a typical menstrual cycle, and it can be fertilized by sperm to cause pregnancy. 

However, in PCOS, this process is hampered by the hormonal imbalance, particularly high levels of insulin and androgens (male hormones). It's possible for the ovaries to release eggs irregularly or for the eggs to not fully develop, which makes it harder to get pregnant. 

You must speak with your doctor if you think you may have PCOS, regardless of whether you want to become pregnant. 

In order to diagnose PCOS, your doctor will review your medical history, perform a physical exam, and prescribe testing including hormone level checks and ultrasounds. 

Finding the best course of action, whether it be to control your period or improve your chances of having a successful pregnancy, requires a correct diagnosis.

Making your periods more regular is the aim of therapy if you don't want to get pregnant. "You should implement lifestyle changes and/or medication treatment if you want to get pregnant."