Why women with suspected PCOS shouldn't wait to see a fertility specialist

As part of PCOS Awareness Month in September, Shady Grove Fertility encourages prospective patients to seek help sooner.

ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) kicked off September by reminding prospective patients about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common ovulatory disorder in women of reproductive age.

"Not all patients with PCOS have the same symptoms, but a very common sign is irregular menstrual cycles or the absence of a menstrual cycle," explains Kara Nguyen, M.D., M.P.H., fertility specialist at SGF Pennsylvania. "Some patients with PCOS have elevated testosterone levels in their blood while others may have unwanted hair growth or persistent acne. Patients can be thin or obese. A fertility specialist is trained to determine whether your individual signs and symptoms are consistent with the diagnosis of PCOS."

PCOS causes infrequent or absent ovulation ? the body's process of producing and releasing eggs from the ovary. PCOS is highly treatable and many women will get pregnant with the right treatment plan.

"If you are part of the 1 in 10 women with PCOS, please know there are many simple lifestyle adjustments and low-tech treatments available," shares Joseph Davis, D.O., fertility specialist at SGF Orlando. "If you are ready to start a family but are concerned about irregular or missed periods, don't hesitate in reaching out directly to a fertility specialist ? there is no reason to delay based on age guidelines. Together, we can create a personalized treatment plan that works for you."

SGF is committed to informing and empowering patients to learn more about their fertility health. Through free, educational fertility webinars, SGF physicians provide a platform for information seekers to learn more about fertility treatments to remove uncertainty and have their questions answered live.

As part of PCOS Awareness Month, SGF offers two webinars with experts on PCOS.

• Nutrition for PCOS Webinar + Q&A | Shady Grove Fertility ? view webinar on demand
• Getting Pregnant with PCOS Webinar + Q&A | Shady Grove Fertility -- September 27 | 12 p.m., EST

Learn more about PCOS diagnosis and treatment in SGF's latest blog authored by Dr. Davis: Trying to get pregnant when you have PCOS.

To learn more about an individualized treatment plan for PCOS or to schedule a new patient appointment, please call our New Patient Center at 877-971-7755.    

About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)
SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 100,000 babies born from 30+ years of continuous innovation and patient-centered fertility care. With convenient locations throughout the U.S. and in Santiago, Chile, SGF accepts most insurance plans and makes fertility treatment accessible and affordable through innovative financial solutions, including 100% refund guarantees for eligible patients. SGF is a proud partner practice of US Fertility, the largest physician-owned and physician-led partnership of top-tier fertility practices nationally. Call 1-888-761-1967 to schedule a new patient appointment or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com for more information.

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