I have PCOS and irregular periods. How do we start trying to conceive?
I was diagnosed with PCOD three years ago. Cycles range from 35 to 60 days. BMI is 28. We have been trying for 10 months. What is the usual first step in India?
Short answer: First confirm ovulation and basic fertility tests for both partners. Weight management, cycle tracking and ovulation induction with letrozole are common first-line steps for PCOS-related anovulation.
Answer #1
Why irregular cycles matter
Long irregular cycles often mean you are not ovulating every month, so the fertile window is hard to catch. Semen analysis, AMH, thyroid, prolactin and tubal assessment when appropriate avoid months of guesswork. Ultrasound monitoring on a medicated cycle beats apps alone.
Dr. Fatima Khan, MD Reproductive Medicine. Answered 2026-07-31
Answer #2
Lifestyle still counts with medicines
A 5 to 10 percent weight reduction can improve ovulation in many women with PCOS. Emphasise protein, fibre, sleep and resistance exercise rather than crash diets. Metformin is used selectively for insulin resistance or metabolic features—not automatically for every PCOS label.
Dr. Ananya Krishnan, MD Reproductive Medicine. Answered 2026-07-31
Call your clinic or go to the hospital the same day if you have
- Sudden severe pelvic pain
- Very heavy prolonged bleeding
- Extreme thirst and frequent urination suggesting uncontrolled sugar
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