Fertility & Pregnancy9 min read

Fertility Treatments in PCOS: Options & Success Rates

An in-depth review of available fertility treatments for PCOS including success rates, indications, and stepwise approaches.

What You'll Learn

  • First-line fertility treatments for PCOS
  • How IUI and IVF work for PCOS
  • Latest clinical guidelines and outcomes
  • When to consider ART

Navigating Fertility Treatments

PCOS treatment begins with less invasive options like ovulation induction and progresses to assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as IUI and IVF when needed. The approach depends on age, duration of infertility, ovulation status, and other co-factors like male infertility or tubal issues.

Fertility Outcomes in PCOS

80%

Conception rate with Letrozole within 6 cycles

20–25%

Per-cycle success with IUI in PCOS

40–60%

Cumulative IVF success rate under age 35

Treatment Pathway

Standard clinical pathway for PCOS-related infertility includes:

Diagnostic Process

1

Ovulation induction with Letrozole or Clomiphene

2

Metformin adjunct for insulin-resistant patients

3

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) with cycle monitoring

4

IVF with ovulation trigger and embryo transfer

Personalization Factors

Treatment is tailored based on:

Age and AMH

Younger women have higher success with less intervention

Metabolic Health

Better insulin control = better outcomes

Other infertility causes

Male factors or tubal blockage influence treatment choice

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