What you need to know about the long-term health consequences of PMOS

Many women who come to us seeking help for infertility are surprised to learn that they have PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. In addition to being a common cause of infertility, PMOS places women at higher risk for some serious medical conditions. Preventing potential health consequences of PMOS is one reason why it is important to see a fertility specialist if you have been struggling to conceive. Reaching out for help from our Texas PMOS specialists may reduce your risk of developing additional medical issues if we do discover that you have this condition.

Many women only discover they have PMOS when they are ready to have a baby, but have trouble getting pregnant. By then, the syndrome may already be causing medical complications that can threaten your overall health. It’s wise to see a fertility specialist if you have been trying to conceive for a year if you’re under the age of 35, or six months if you are 35 or older.

What happens if you leave PMOS untreated?

PMOS can lead to serious medical conditions if left untreated. While not all women will experience long-term health consequences of PMOS, women with PMOS do have a higher risk for certain health problems.

• Obesity
• Type 2 diabetes
• Heart and vascular disease, heart attack, and stroke
• High blood pressure, or hypertension
• Metabolic syndrome
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• High cholesterol and lipid abnormalities
• Endometrial, breast and ovarian cancer
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Infertility

Symptoms that can lead to a polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome diagnosis

Symptoms of PMOS can range from mild to unpleasant, and often affect women’s quality of life.

• Missed, irregular or very light periods
• Ovarian cysts, which can be painful
• Acne and unusual body hair growth, such as on the chest, back or belly
• Thinning hair
• Thick, dark patches of skin and/or skin tags
• Overweight or obesity
• Inability to conceive

One key to preventing long-term health consequences of PMOS is catching the problem early. This is why it’s so important to know the symptoms of PMOS and to seek out a reproductive endocrinologist for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome diagnosis if you are trying to conceive.

We help women conceive with PMOS

Our Texas PMOS specialists are board certified reproductive endocrinologists who have helped countless women achieve pregnancy with PMOS. Contact us today to schedule an appointment to learn more about diagnosing PMOS and getting the fertility treatment you may need to grow your family.