A ultrasound informed me that I have multiple peripheral follicles.  However blood test shown that I have normal hormone levels. I went to see an endocrinologist and she says I dont have PCOS. Furthermore I am trying to conceive.  How will my multiple peripheral follicles affect my ability to conceive? Will it be harder for me to become pregnant? Am I infertile?How did I get multiple peripheral follicles? Is this common? Please help!!!!!!
Hi, Thanks for the query. Usually if the number of follicles in on ovary is more than 10 with size less than 1 cm, that is called as poly cystic ovary disease. In early stages of POD hormonal imbalance may not manifest sometimes. But there is possibility that it may lead to hormonal imbalance in the future. If you are having regular ovulatory cycles, you can plan for pregnancy now. With your doctors' advice, you can go for ovulation induction and follicular study. Then plan intercourse around the time of ovulation, this will increase the possibility of pregnancy. If there is problem with ovulation, better to use insulin sensitizers like metformin for few months. This may help in increasing the fertility rate. Maintaining the ideal body weight for height, exercises, dietary management etc. helps in decreasing the changes of POD. Take care.