New Delhi: Women, do you wish to conceive and embrace motherhood? Are you having any unmanaged health issues such as thyroid problems, PCOS, or endometriosis? Then, it is essential to read this article and prioritise your well-being. Dr. Avantika Vaze (Parab), Fertility Specialist, Nova IVF Fertility, Vashi, Mumbai, explained how women living with disorders like endometriosis, PCOS, and thyroid can plan a pregnancy.
Pregnancy planning is undoubtedly an exciting journey for many women. However, people who have thyroid issues, endometriosis, or PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) may experience a wide range of emotions. They may experience anxiety, tension, worry, or panic. Various studies have shown that these medical disorders can affect ovulation and egg quality, which in turn affects fertility.
PCOS is known to cause irregular periods because of hormonal imbalance affecting ovulation. Hence, most of the women with PCOS face difficulty in conceiving. Inflammation and scarring of the reproductive organs can result from endometriosis, which results in infertility. Pregnancy may be impacted by hormonal imbalances brought on by thyroid disorders, whether they are hyperthyroid or hypothyroid.
Vital tips for women to plan pregnancy: Hormonal imbalance can be managed by eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, and managing your stress levels. Please seek the help of an expert when deciding what to add and delete from your diet. It is important to understand that there is no permanent cure for PCOS. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and maintaining a healthy body weight are key factors for reducing symptoms related to PCOS.
Endometriosis is associated with painful periods, chronic abdominal pain, and infertility. It can be managed through laparoscopy. However, if you are planning to conceive, please take the opinion of a fertility consultant who will guide you regarding this. IVF is an option for those who are unable to conceive naturally. The fertility consultant will brief you about the ARTs. If you are diagnosed with thyroid disorders, then it becomes necessary to monitor your thyroid levels regularly. So, tests such as T3, T4, and TSH can be recommended by the doctor. Those women who are planning a pregnancy should be in touch with the doctor on a regular basis. So, don’t wait anymore, take charge of your health right away!