Getting Pregnant with PCOS

Getting pregnant can be a difficult process for some women. It doesn’t happen as easily for some as it does for others, especially if you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This condition can throw off your fertility, hormones, and ovum production. While it is a treatable condition in women, it can take up a few of your fertile years before menopause.

Having PCOS doesn’t mean you can’t get pregnant. It just means you might need assistance with conceiving. NCCRM, a fertility specialists in Raleigh, North Carolina, can help! Here are some helpful tips to help those with PCOS get pregnant.

Maintain a Healthy Weight

Because PCOS impacts your hormone levels, it can also impact your weight. This weight can, in turn, impact your fertility. Exercising can help maintain PCOS symptoms and weight. Going on daily walks, jogs, swims, or lifting weights can contribute to weight loss.

Balance Blood Sugar Levels and Eat Healthier

Eating to maintain health can not only help you get the vitamins and minerals your body might be lacking, but it can also help you lose weight. Making the switch from sugary, carb-packed foods for fish, chicken, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help you get pregnant. Supplements may be able to help you get those vitamins you may have trouble getting from food.

High blood sugar levels and type 2 diabetes can cause infertility problems as well. If you monitor your blood sugar levels and do your best to keep it at a healthy level, you will have a higher chance of getting pregnant.

Try Fertility Medications and IVF

There are medications that can help you increase your fertility, no matter what’s causing it. Clomid can help women manage their PCOS symptoms while also increasing their chances of getting pregnant. If you’re interested in trying fertility medications, you can reach out to a local fertility specialists in Raleigh, North Carolina, like NCCRM. We can help you get pregnant with medications and surgeries.

Men’s fertility can also impact their ability to conceive. It’s a good idea to get the desired father tested for fertility issues as well. Then, your doctor can help you both better!

In-vitro fertilization is a way of putting a fertilized egg into the uterus to increase the chances of getting pregnant. This is a great option for those who can’t seem to get pregnant on their own. It can be done with donor eggs and/or sperm, or with eggs and sperm from the mother and father.

NCCRM | Fertility Center in Durham, NC

NCCRM is a center for fertility in Durham, NC. We help lots of families grow and heal in North Carolina. We are a fertility clinic that has many experienced doctors and professionals who are happy to help make your dreams come true.

Sameh Toma

Dr. Sameh K. Toma, M.D.

Medical Director

Dr. Sameh K. Toma, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. is the Medical Director at the North Carolina Center for Reproductive Medicine (NCCRM), bringing over 30 years of specialized experience in reproductive medicine to patients in the Raleigh area. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University, he completed his medical degree and residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.