Dr. Munch is here to explain the link between ovarian cysts and infertility
You’re not alone if you think that ovarian cysts and infertility are always related. Many women believe that having one or more cysts on the ovaries can make it more difficult to conceive. However, Erika Munch MD of our San Antonio fertility clinic knows this isn’t necessarily true.
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“Do I have PCOS?” Dr. Munch can help you find out
Maybe you have a history of irregular periods or struggling with your weight. Or you might be having trouble conceiving. Either way, something has led you to question, “Do I have PCOS?”
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most-common causes of female infertility.
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Dr. Munch is providing education and hope for PCOS Awareness Month
If you’ve been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you are far from alone. You might be surprised to learn that 1 out of 10 women of childbearing age has this condition. During PCOS Awareness Month, our San Antonio fertility doctor, Erika Munch MD,
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Let’s face it – women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have a lot of uphill battles to climb. First of all, there are the nonexistent periods…that when they do come, do so with a vengeance! Then there’s the issue of acne (aren’t pimples supposed to go away after you hit 20??). Also, the extra hair growth – or loss —
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Approximately 15 % of infertility is secondary to ovulatory dysfunction. It is very important to figure out what the dysfunction is, as different causes have different treatments.
First and foremost comes obtaining adequate information from a patient’s history. If a woman is having irregular periods or lack of periods or bleeding all the time,
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive endocrine disorder that affects approximately 10% of reproductive age women. It causes menstrual irregularity due to disruption of normal ovulatory mechanisms. PCOS is also associated with increased male hormones in the circulation which cause increased coarse facial/body hair and acne. Many women with PCOS are obese, however lean women can also have PCOS.
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The average age of menopause in the U.S. is age 51 yrs. If a woman enters menopause before age 40 yrs, she is considered to have premature ovarian failure (POF) which essentially means that the ovaries have stopped functioning earlier than would be expected. The signs and symptoms would include seldom or absent periods as well as hot flashes,
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