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A 28-year-old female asked:
Why do woman with pcos have bad egg quality? is it something we can do to improve the quality of the eggs?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Sometimes yes: Women with pcos usually have plenty of eggs present in the ovaries: they just don't mature and ovulate on a regular basis. If overweight, losing weight can improve ovulation. Some women find that myo-inositol supplements (chiral-balance or pregnitude are two brands available) may improve ovulation as well. Be sure your thyroid function has been tested also.
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Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
The don't: The problem is not the quality of the eggs - it is the lack of ovulation. The ovary must release an egg each cycle for there to be an opportunity to conceive - with pcos the ovulation is infrequent or absent and there is less likelihood of conceiving. The eggs are still just as good.
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Last updated May 26, 2015
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