It is normal for the menstrual cycle and therefore the fertile period of the woman to be altered by the presence of cysts in the ovary, as there is a change in hormone levels, making it difficult to pregnancy. In this situation, there is an increase in the production of androgens, which is a hormone that prevents the maturation of the eggs, altering ovulation.
Thus, depending on the amount of androgens produced, women with polycystic ovaries may have an irregular fertile period or even not have a fertile period, for example. However, the presence of polycystic ovaries does not mean that the woman can never become pregnant, as it is possible to undergo fertility treatments to increase ovulation and allow pregnancy.
Find out how the polycystic ovary is diagnosed
To increase fertility when you have a polycystic ovary, it is important that treatment is done according to the advice of the gynecologist, and it may be recommended:
In addition, it is important to maintain regular physical activity and a balanced diet, as weight gain can also interfere with ovulation, making pregnancy difficult. Look for signs that you are in the fertile period.
In addition, it is important to maintain an adequate diet that helps relieve symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome and increases your chances of getting pregnant. Watch some feeding tips by watching the video below:
Assisted reproduction techniques are generally used when, even after using prior treatments, a woman cannot conceive. The main technique used is in vitro fertilization, in which the doctor removes an egg from the woman during ovulation. Then, in the lab, this egg is fertilized by a man’s sperm and then placed back in the uterus. Learn about other techniques for getting pregnant.