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Is it true that someone with pcos stands little chance of getting pregnant without ivf?

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Not true.: Weight loss and medications are the first and second line therapies. IVF is third line.

Dr Levine agreed

Answered 6/21/2017

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Varies: It is true that PCOS is associated with infertility. However, some women can be helped to get pregnant without IVF. Talk to your OB/GYN.

Answered 1/23/2015

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