Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women, affecting an estimated five to ten million women of reproductive age. For women trying to conceive a child, PCOS is a serious, common cause of infertility - nearly half of all female factor infertility cases can be traced to PCOS. New medical insight into the disease has led to treatment options, including insulin-reducing ovulation medication (clomiphene, glucophage, Metformin), dietary changes (low glycemic diet) and surgery (ovarian drilling), which have proven successful and allow many women to overcome PCOS and conceive a child naturally, while reducing the risk of miscarriage. Women who undergo treatment for PCOS but are still unable to conceive naturally often turn to assisted reproductive technologies, including IVF, and experience high pregnancy success rates. At GRS, our physicians specialize in this common, yet often misunderstood cause of infertility. We work closely with each patient to understand her specific medical case and personal goals, including weight loss, pregnancy or improving general health, and develop a holistic approach to reach those goals. Oftentimes, the road to overcoming PCOS is not an easy one and it takes a strong commitment from both the patient and the physician. The team at GRS is committed to supporting our patients every step of the way. Drs. Conway, Kaplan and Perloe are among the nation's leading experts in PCOS and share their knowledge and results with the media, patients, and their physician colleagues through articles and interviews, online information, seminars, and ongoing clinical research resulting in publication in medical journals. These comprehensive efforts are undertaken to provide education about new successful treatments and to spread a message of hope to the millions of women suffering from this disease. Return to the IVF Homepage This page, and all contents, are Copyright © 2006 by IVF.com, Atlanta, GA, USA.