Understanding PCOS Symptoms and Treatment: How To Manage Your PCOS

Double board certified fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford MD talks about polycystic ovarian syndrome. In this video she reviews PCOS and the diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options. Learn about the Rotterdam criteria for diagnosis and how to optimize your lifestyle and understand your PCOS to get pregnant.

Answered in this video:

What is PCOS?
What is polycystic ovarian syndrome and how do you diagnose it?
How do you know if you have PCOS?
What do you need to do if you have PCOS?
What are warning signs for PCOS?
What are symptoms of PCOS?
What are risks of PCOS?
Can you exercise with PCOS?
What is the best PCOS diet?
What are treatment options for ovulation with PCOS?
Can you get pregnant with PCOS?

*This is medical education not medical advice, please ask your doctor for your own medical care and medical questions.

Resources:

Fritz and Speroff, Clinical Gynecology Endocrinology and Infertility, 8th edition, 2011https://www.asrm.org/globalassets/asrm/asrm-content/news-and-publications/practice-guidelines/for-non-members/consensus-on-womens-health-aspects-of-pcos.pdf

Azziz R. Introduction: Determinants of polycystic ovarysyndrome. Fertil Steril. 2016Jul;106(1):4-5. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.05.009. Epub 2016 May 26. PMID:27238627.https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos