Fertility treatment-attributed births are similar among patients with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) regardless of fertility treatment pathway. A study found that despite the variety of available treatment options, the effectiveness of different treatment pathways remains unclear. Patients with PCOS were more likely to start their treatment with ovulation induction and were less likely to start with IVF compared to those without PCOS. The birth rate did not vary significantly according to the type of final fertility treatment. Age, prior births, and education level were all associated with reduced odds for an attributed birth. The study has some limitations including the self-reporting of PCOS diagnosis and lack of information on male infertility.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Status Unrelated to Fertility Treatment Births
