Table of Contents:

• What are the symptoms of PCO syndrome?
• How is PCOS diagnosed?
• Getting pregnant despite PCOS
• Forms of therapy for PCOS
• Keeping a close eye on pregnancy

Do you want a child but your hormone balance is disturbed? Do you suffer from PCO syndrome (polycystic ovary syndrome) and are not getting pregnant because of it? Do you suspect PCO syndrome because of your disturbed menstrual cycle, heavy menstrual cramps, intense body hair and oily skin? Are you looking for a way to still have a child?

Arrange a non-binding appointment – we will then clarify in detail exactly why you are not getting pregnant. We will give you comprehensive advice on PCO syndrome (PCOS), show you therapy options and open up your individual path to your desired child.

Your desire to have a child is our motivation:

• In order to provide you with the best possible advice and treatment, we first take the time to get to know you and your partner.
• The diagnostic clarification of your situation is carried out according to the latest international standards.
• Based on the diagnostic results, we develop the ideal treatment concept for you and discuss it with you in detail.
• Together we discuss the individual therapy steps, consider additional measures and answer your questions.
• You as a person in your entirety are our focus. It is important to us that you feel comfortable and well-accompanied on your way to your desired child. The latest medical know-how and state-of-the-art equipment are just as much a matter of course as the offer of supporting measures such as psychological support, TCM or acupuncture treatments.

How does PCO syndrome manifest itself?

5 to 10% of all women of childbearing age suffer from PCO syndrome. The exact causes of this disorder are unknown. Affected women experience an overproduction of androgens, male sex hormones, which disrupts the female cycle and causes a number of symptoms.

The classic symptoms of PCO or Stein-Leventhal syndrome are:

• Irregular menstrual cycle
• Severe menstrual cramps
• Thick hair growth, also on the face
• Skin problems: oily skin, acne
• Hair loss
• Weight problems, food cravings
• Sleep disturbances
• Reduced quality of life and high psychological stress due to the symptoms of the disease

However, since many of these complaints are also typical of other diseases, a precise medical clarification is important. The impairment of the hormone balance caused by the disease is particularly problematic for those who wish to have children.

3-point diagnosis

We use three points to determine whether you have PCO syndrome:

1. During an ultrasound examination, we check whether polycystic ovaries or other abnormalities, such as enlarged ovaries, are visible.
2. With a blood test, we clarify your hormone balance and the relationship between male and female hormones.
3. We determine whether you are not ovulating, and therefore whether you are not menstruating.

If two of these three points are present, you suffer from PCO syndrome. This usually also impacts the metabolism of those affected. Insulin resistance often develops. In addition, a porcelain layer forms around the ovary. Even if a dominant ovarian follicle is formed, it is prevented from bursting by this insulating layer. Egg and sperm cell cannot find each other - a natural pregnancy is then no longer possible.

Getting pregnant despite PCO syndrome

PCO syndrome cannot be cured, but with targeted therapy the symptoms can be alleviated and secondary symptoms such as diabetes can be prevented. Treatment of the condition is especially important for women who want to have children, since pregnancy does not usually occur naturally. The good news is that with individual therapy, the wish for a child comes true for most women with PCO syndrome.

THERAPY OPTIONS

Depending on your personal situation, there are several treatment options available:

• Nutritional supplements that promote ovulation.
• Drug support, e.g. clomiphene, for ovulation.
• Surgical treatment (ovarian drilling). This involves making stitches around the ovary during a laparoscopy to break through the porcelain layer. This reduces the number of excess eggs and promotes ovulation.
• Artificial insemination. If the other treatment options are not successful, your desire to have a child can be achieved in this way. In this case, fertilization does not take place in the body but in our laboratory. We offer these types of artificial insemination: in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and P-ICSI (physiological ICSI).

It is important for women with PCO syndrome to have good medical support for therapy and fertility treatment. Contact us if you suffer from PCO syndrome. We will do everything we can to make pregnancy possible for you, too.

KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON PREGNANCY

The fact that women should closely monitor the development of their pregnancy is especially true for PCO patients. They are more frequently affected by complications such as miscarriage, gestational diabetes or eclampsia (pregnancy poisoning). With careful medical support, however, the risk factors can be kept under control, so that an uncomplicated pregnancy is possible for many affected women.

We know how stressful PCO syndrome can be, especially when you long for a child. We are happy to use our experience with PCO patients to provide you with the best possible support and treatment during your childbearing years.

Come to one of our free information evenings or arrange a non-binding initial consultation and get an impression of us and our clinic. You are always welcome!