Is birth control less effective if you have PCOS?

Hormonal birth control does not cause PCOS. PCOS usually develops shortly after puberty, around the time your first periods begin. But, since hormonal birth control does alter your natural hormone balance, some pills might result in side-effects similar to symptoms of PCOS.

What are the symptoms of pregnancy if you have PCOS?

When to take a home pregnancy test if you have PCOS

• increased fatigue.
• sore or tender breasts.
• abdominal bloating.
• headaches.
• mood swings.
• lower back pain.

What is the best way to get pregnant with PCOS?

For women with PCOS who are overweight or obese, a modest weight loss sometimes results in more regular ovulation, which increases the chance of pregnancy. For those who know they ovulate, having sex during the “fertile window” (the five days leading up to and including ovulation) boosts the chance of conception.

Is PCOS harmful for pregnancy?

Pregnancy complications related to PCOS include: Miscarriage or early loss of pregnancy. Women with PCOS are three times as likely to miscarry in the early months of pregnancy as are women without PCOS. Some research shows that metformin may reduce the risk of miscarriage in pregnant women with PCOS.

How can I get pregnant with irregular periods and PCOS?

Here are some more tips to get pregnant with irregular menstrual cycle.

1. Find your fertile period. It is difficult to find the fertile period when you have irregular menstrual cycle.
2. Attain normal weight.
3. Have a well-balanced diet.
4. Exercise regularly.
5. Fertility-enhancing supplements.

Does PCOS make you more likely to have twins?

In the control group, there were eight multiple pregnancies: seven sets of twins and one set of triplets. The odds ratio for multiple pregnancy in women with PCOS was 9.0 (95\% CI 3.5–23).