PCOS — The Long Road, The Right Answer

One of the most frustrating parts of infertility is not knowing why.

A patient in her early 30s came to me after years of irregular cycles. She had never used birth control, and her periods came every 6–8 weeks. She knew this wasn’t exactly normal, but she assumed her body was just “a little different.”

When she finally came in for evaluation, we discovered that she wasn’t having regular ovulatory cycles — her ovaries weren’t releasing eggs each month. The diagnosis? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

With the right treatment, everything changed. After just four months on Letrozole, an oral medication that helps trigger ovulation, she conceived naturally.

Why PCOS Matters in Fertility

• PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility.

• It affects ovulation, making cycles irregular or absent.

• Many women don’t realize they have it until they start trying to conceive.

The Good News

With the right diagnosis and support, most women with PCOS can get pregnant. Oral medications like Letrozole are often very effective in restoring ovulation and improving chances of conception.

The Bottom Line

Sometimes the long road to pregnancy just needs the right answer. At femcare, we evaluate cycle patterns, hormone health, and ovulation — and provide effective oral treatments that help many women with PCOS achieve pregnancy.