Patient's question:
Hello! Can women with polycystic ovary syndrome still get pregnant? How should it be treated? I used to have irregular periods and was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. After taking medication, my periods became regular, but the amount of blood flow was not much. Now I plan to have a child.Doctor's answer:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is most characterized by anovulation. Due to the lack of ovulation, the ovaries only secrete estrogen and androgen, without secreting progesterone. Estrogen stimulates the proliferation of the endometrium. Progesterone, on the other hand, induces a secretory response in the endometrium. If the endometrium is exposed to estrogen for a long time without the influence of progesterone, it can lead to endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer. Additionally, because women with PCOS cannot ovulate, they are unable to conceive naturally, making them the most common group of infertility patients.