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PCOS: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and fertility

Dr Juhi Bharti of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS New Delhi, gives a plain-language guide to polycystic ovary syndrome for the AIIMS Telemedicine channel: how PCOS is recognised, what causes it, how it is diagnosed, how it is managed, and how it can affect fertility.

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A patient-facing explainer from a government medical institution, not a clinic advertisement.

PCOS affects people very differently, so the right plan depends on your own symptoms, weight, cycles, tests and whether you are trying to conceive now. Having PCOS does not automatically mean you will need IVF.

Where to find support

  • Your doctor, for medical advice, referrals and emotional support.
  • Your fertility clinic, for questions about your treatment or results.
  • Your nearest hospital or maternity unit, if you are pregnant and worried.
  • Your local emergency number, if symptoms are severe or worsening.

Key takeaways

  • Dr Juhi Bharti works in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at AIIMS New Delhi, a government institution.
  • The recording is set out in sections: symptoms of PCOS, causes, diagnosis, treatment options and fertility treatment options.
  • PCOS is diagnosed from a combination of features rather than from a single test.
  • Fertility options depend on your own circumstances, and PCOS does not automatically mean IVF is needed.
  • Nothing here replaces an assessment by your own doctor, who can see your history, examination and test results.

Related Antega guides

Use these guides for general background, and check the India organisations named on this page for local detail.

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Endocrine Society of India

PCOS and infertility

A talk by Dr Hemant Phatale in the Endocrine Society of India PCOS Taskforce series, focused specifically on infertility in PCOS: why ovulation is often irregular or absent, and how fertility is assessed and treated in people with PCOS.

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Endocrine Society of India

Patient-centred management of PCOS

Prof Nikhil Tandon (AIIMS New Delhi) speaks in the Endocrine Society of India PCOS Taskforce series on patient-centred management of PCOS: shaping care around what matters to the individual, including cycles, skin and hair changes, weight and metabolic health, and reproductive plans.

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References

  • AIIMS Telemedicine (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi), YouTube channel
  • Speaker: Dr Juhi Bharti, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, AIIMS New Delhi

This video was produced by AIIMS Telemedicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, India and is shared for education only. It is not medical advice and does not replace guidance from your own doctor or fertility clinic. Naming an organisation does not imply a partnership with Antega.