Obesity and PCOS can lead to infertility, and we can help

Weight management is important because obesity and PCOS can have health consequences and affect fertility

Polycystic ovary syndrome increases the risk of several issues, which being overweight or obese can worsened. Here’s a list of the most common health concerns.

To reduce the risk of developing these conditions and improve fertility, our Austin fertility center recommends weight loss as a first line treatment for obesity and PCOS. Not only does reaching a healthy BMI improve health outcomes, just a 5% to 10% reduction in body weight can frequently restore fertility. In some cases, women who lose this amount of weight begin ovulating without help from fertility medications.

Conceiving when dealing with polycystic ovary syndrome and weight

Most patients with PCOS will require treatment with some type of ovulation induction medication (either Clomid, Letrozole or gonadotropin therapy) and metformin to achieve ovulation and pregnancy. Our Austin fertility center finds that some women can conceive using these medications with timed intercourse. However, some patients may need other fertility treatments like intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Once the patient conceives, the doctor providing prenatal care will decide whether the patient should continue to take metformin. These decisions are based on a careful evaluation of the risks and benefits to both the patient and her baby.

If you’re ready to learn more about obesity and PCOS, contact us to schedule a consultation. Our team can help you achieve your health and family-building goals.