Can Ovarian Rejuvenation Improve My Odds of Getting Pregnant with PCOS?
May 09, 2025
Polycystic ovary syndrome (or PCOS) is an illness that affects about 1 in 10 US women. While researchers are unsure why the condition occurs or how to manage it, many living with it experience infertility as a result.
While there is no cure for the condition, a treatment known as ovarian rejuvenation might help. Gen 5 Fertility Center is the only clinic in the United States to offer this treatment as a possible option for increasing fertility. If you’ve been struggling with PCOS while trying to get pregnant, ovarian rejuvenation may be able to help.
Dr. Samuel Wood, Dr. Benito Villanueva, and Dr. Martin Bastuba want to provide you with the best care to manage your fertility with as many options as possible. That’s why we offer this treatment, which can be extremely helpful when dealing with this health problem.
PCOS causes several unwanted symptoms in the women it affects, such as the growth of facial and body hair, skin tags, acne, and thinning hair on the top of the head. Most of these symptoms are related to higher than normal levels of androgens, male hormones. High insulin levels may also be the culprit, but the exact cause is unknown.
PCOS can affect your fertility too, making your periods more irregular or even stopping them altogether before menopause takes effect. The high androgen level in your body creates this because it affects your ovulation cycle. When your body doesn’t ovulate regularly, it becomes harder to get pregnant.
There are several ways to manage PCOS and improve your chances of getting pregnant. These options include ovulation medications, IVF, and even surgery. Additionally, we offer another solution here at our San Diego, California, office called ovarian rejuvenation.
Ovarian rejuvenation is a highly effective procedure for PCOS and other difficult-to-treat issues that can get in the way of conception. It’s minimally invasive, requires almost no recovery time, and causes minimal discomfort. It involves using platelet-rich plasma (or PRP) from your body that we inject into your ovaries.
The procedure can help manage some of the fertility problems associated with PCOS. According to a 2023 study, ovarian rejuvenation helped decrease inflammation and improve hormonal imbalances in patients with PCOS. It also restored ovulation functions to more normal levels, which increased the patient’s odds of getting pregnant.
Of course, every patient is different and has different needs. If you’re wondering if ovarian rejuvenation can increase your odds of getting pregnant with PCOS, you should consider certain factors.
Also, you must discuss this with your provider before you jump in headfirst. Other issues may be at play, and it’s always important to research before you begin any treatment regimen. But if you’re dealing with PCOS-related infertility, ovarian rejuvenation could just be the answer you’re looking for as you try to get pregnant.
This treatment is noninvasive and requires no surgery or medication. It’s also the cutting edge of today’s fertility options, especially for someone with PCOS. If you’d like to learn more, we’d love to discuss it with you. Please give us a call or book an appointment online today.