PCOS -How Indira IVF can help

Indira IVF is armed with world class technology and adept doctors that can help with regulation of PCOS and dealing with infertility arising from the problem. Depending on the situation, the doctor may suggest any of the following to help in regulation of the menstrual cycle:

Birth control tablets- Estrogen and progestin-containing pills reduce androgen production while also regulating oestrogen. Hormone regulation can reduce one’s chance of endometrial cancer, as well as abnormal bleeding, excessive hair growth, and acne. One might use a skin patch or vaginal ring that includes a mix of oestrogen and progestin instead of tablets.

Progestin treatment- It is a type of hormone replacement therapy. Progestin can help regulate your periods and prevent you from endometrial cancer if you take it for 10 to 14 days every one to two months. Progesterone medication does not lower androgen levels or prevent pregnancy. If you also want to avoid pregnancy, a progestin-only minipill or a progestin-containing intrauterine device is a preferable option.

Some women still have irregular ovulation despite making lifestyle adjustments. When women are unable to conceive due to PCOS they should seek help of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). In this case, Indira IVF can help patients suffering from infertility through measures like IUI or IVF-

Using Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)-

An IUI, also known as artificial insemination, is a simple technique that involves collecting, concentrating, and depositing sperm into a woman's uterus. Oral medicines or injectable are used to promote ovulation in PCOS individuals undergoing IUI therapy. Injectable gonadotropins and IUI have been seen to improve the likelihood of a successful pregnancy in PCOS patients compared to intercourse between partners. Clomiphene, letrozole, and gonadotropins were shown to be similarly safe and effective in treating infertility in women with PCOS who were having IUI therapy in other observations.

Using In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)-

For PCOS patients, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) is the most successful reproductive treatment. IVF treatment has the greatest pregnancy success rates and the shortest time to conception of any ART. Clinical pregnancy and live birth rates for PCOS patients and women who ovulate regularly without PCOS have been shown to be similar. Patients who have tubal blockages or significant male factors at their initial exam, are of advanced age, or have failed conventional therapies are recommended IVF therapy by fertility doctors. Patients who have had tubal ligation surgery can also benefit from IVF.

IVF is a multi-week/month process in which eggs are extracted from a female's ovaries, fertilised with sperm in a petri dish, cultured in a lab for a few days (typically 3-5), and then put into the female's uterus to develop for the rest of the pregnancy. For PCOS patients, IVF is combined with a variety of drug regimens to increase ovulation and generate more and better quality eggs, embryos, and a receptive uterine lining.

Since inception in 2011, Indira IVF which is spread across India with 105 centres has dealt with severe cases of PCOS. Booking an appointment with the doctors can help them get consultation and an in- depth understanding of the issue.