Published on: 6/12/2025
How common is secondary infertility in women with PCOS, and what are the treatment options?
Secondary infertility in women with PCOS is common, but treatments like lifestyle changes and medications can help.
Explanation
Secondary infertility occurs when a woman who has given birth before is unable to conceive again. Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) often face challenges with fertility, and secondary infertility is common among them.
Treatment Options
- Lifestyle Changes: Losing weight and exercising can improve fertility in women with PCOS.
- Medications: Drugs that help with ovulation can be effective.
- Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART): In vitro fertilization (IVF) is another option if other treatments do not work.
These treatments can help improve the chances of getting pregnant again.
(References)
- Kolanska K, Uddin J, Dabi Y, Mathieu d'Argent E, Dupont C, Selleret L, et al. (2022). Secondary infertility with a history of vaginal childbirth. Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction, 34785399.
- Vander Borght M, & Wyns C. (2018). Fertility and infertility: Definition and epidemiology. Clinical biochemistry, 29555319.
- Khemani S, More A, Nair N, Choudhary N, Shrivastava J, & Mamankar D. (2024). Optimizing Fertility Outcomes. Cureus, 38374852.
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