Does PCOS cause infertility?
Everywhere you look… yet another friend announcing her pregnancy. You want to be filled with joy but instead you are filled with despair.
Your period is late again, getting your hopes up about starting a family, only to have that one single line staring back at you from a pregnancy test month after month.
To top it off, you don't even want to post curated gym pics because you can't seem to hide your belly spilling over the waistband of your leggings, even after months of dieting.
You used to feel like a sunny happy person, but now, looking at yet another Insta sonogram pic, you get teary eyed. You think why me? Your period is late again, getting your hopes up about starting a family, only to have that one single line staring back at you from a pregnancy test month after month.
Such was the case for Jennifer who was diagnosed with PCOS after years of confusing symptoms. When she went to her OBGYN she was told to go on the pill, and watch her diet.
“It never made sense to me. I was trying to start a family, why would I want to be on the pill? I also had tried low carb, keto, low calorie and several app based diets, and none of them worked. I didn't feel heard, I was starting to feel desperate.”
Jennifer is not alone. Over 5 million American women have PCOS, and millions more suffer with undiagnosed symptoms. Most women with PCOS experience weight gain, fatigue, breakouts, annoying facial hair growth and insulin resistance. And for those wanting to conceive and start a family the pitfalls are many. According to the NIH over 70% of women with PCOS have trouble conceiving naturally. With irregular periods, low sex drive and high testosterone the chances of conceiving without medical intervention are low. Jennifer knew all the stats before she came in for an appointment, and was ready for a different approach.
“I knew I didn’t want to jump right into IVF, I believed that I could get pregnant without all the medications and procedures.” Jennifer shared. “When I came to see Dr. Mara at Peachtree City Acupuncture, I was welcomed into the clinic and allowed to tell my story. She understood my concerns, and laid out a path to having the family I’d always dreamed about.”
“While acupuncture is a vital part of what we do, it is only part of what we have to offer.” Melissa, our patient care coordinator shares “Our LIFE FERTILITY BIOTHERAPY® is our secret weapon, and why our patients get better results and see results more quickly. This program balances hormones, improves ovarian function, reduces misscarriage and increases egg quality.”
After beginning treatment, Jennifer first noticed her uncontrolled weight gain started to level out. Then the emotional and physical exhaustion that had been weighing her down, started to lift.
“I could do things for the first time in a long time that had felt so hard. I went back to working out, my clothes fit better and I had a better outlook on life. I regained my hope. ”
Half way through her plan of care, Jennifer conceived naturally while on vacation with her husband. “I was ecstatic. My life had felt like it was on hold for so long, but now I get to be the mother and wife I always wanted to be.” Jennifer is now the proud mother of little Liam Jaxson.
At Peachtree City Acupuncture we specialize in treating complicated women’s health conditions coupled with infertility, and boast a 80% success rate in healthy births. Jennifer’s story is a testament to the power of hope. At Peachtree City Acupuncture we are committed to helping women conceive, building families, and helping welcome new babies into the world.
If you or someone you know is struggling with PCOS with infertility, don't give up hope. Call (770) 756-1979 and let us help you start the family you have always wanted.
