Is it easy to experience fetal arrest after becoming pregnant with polycystic ovary syndrome?
Disease description:
I'm planning to get pregnant recently, but during a check-up I was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Does having PCOS increase the risk of miscarriage after becoming pregnant?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are generally more prone to embryonic arrest after pregnancy. Patients with this condition have a significantly higher probability of embryonic cessation compared to normal pregnancies, primarily due to elevated levels of androgens in the body. In addition, severe underlying medical conditions in the pregnant woman, such as coagulation disorders or renal failure, can also lead to halted embryonic development. Therefore, it is essential to regulate endocrine function before conception; if hormone levels are within the normal range, the likelihood of embryonic arrest during pregnancy is considerably reduced.
