Actually, PCOD/PCOS causes hormonal imbalance which prevents regular egg release, so timing the ovulation becomes hard. It's not that you can't conceive, it just means you might need mild medication to track and help ovulation. Meet a good fertility specialist for a simple plan.
I literally just delivered my baby boy after struggling with PCOS for 3 years. It's because our periods are so irregular that we don't know when we are ovulating. Don't worry, once my doctor put me on ovulation tracking, it happened in the second cycle itself.
When we were consulting at my hospital, the senior consultant explained that PCOS affects follicle growth. The clinical team there was so supportive and guided us on specific tracking methods, so definitely ask your doctor to explain the treatment options clearly.
I had severe PCOS and used to cry thinking I will never conceive, but today my toddler is running around making a mess! It just takes a little more time and lifestyle tracking, so please don't lose hope at all, you will get there.
PCOS makes ovulation irregular, which is why conceiving can take longer. When I was trying, I worked on my diet and gentle walks, and now while breastfeeding my baby, I realize how much patience it required. It is completely possible, just be gentle with yourself.
My doctor explained that insulin resistance in PCOS leads to higher androgen levels, which stops eggs from maturing and releasing. But she also said this is highly treatable with lifestyle changes and drugs like metformin or letrozole. It's just a hurdle, not a full stop.
