While infertility treatments can be just the modern medical miracle a couple needs to grow their family they can also take an enormous emotional, physical and financial toll as well. This episode is all about some considerations of when and what infertility treatments for PCOS and how to avoid the PCOS infertility cycle of insanityPCOS InfertilityPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the number one cause of infertility among women. But the good news is that it can be reversed and better fertility can be achieved. PCOS is a hormone imbalance rooted in a combination of genetics and environment. Basically, if your hormones aren’t balanced then your genetics aren’t thriving in their current environment. Learning to care for your body the way it needs not only will boost fertility, making infertility treatments unnecessary for many, but it will also lead to easier weight management, less long-term health risks, and feeling so much better day to day. Why Your Doctor Recommends Infertility Treatments Medical care is about providing diagnostics and treatments. Unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of lifestyles or preventative care included in medicine. If you have been diagnosed with PCOS and are struggling to get pregnant the only option your doctor has to offer is to start infertility treatments.What to Do Before Infertility Treatments While infertility treatments are a modern miracle they introduce their own hardships on the body. With PCOS the body is already struggling to regulate its hormones. Attempting to force a period of ovulation doesn’t help it regain health. For this reason, I highly recommend starting with a lifestyle approach that cares for your body at the root cause before adding in fertility treatments if needed. When to Consider Infertility TreatmentsThere are many times to consider infertility medications and procedures and they can be done while creating a caring environment for your body. That is why this episode is a must-listen!What If I Have Already Begun Infertility Treatments?No problem! Do you need to pause infertility treatments? That depends. Some women are already feeling as if they are deep in the infertility cycle of insanity and just want a break to reset. That is definitely an option and you should discuss it with your doctor. For others just adding in lifestyle adjustments to care for their root cause can make a tremendous impact on how well your body will respond to the treatments you are currently going through. So my friend, go ahead and listen to all the angles to consider as you navigate your fertility journey. I would love to hear more about your story over on my Instagram channel. It’s a safe place to purge any pent-up emotions or to ask for good vibes as you continue your journey! You can find me @nourishedtohealthy where I look forward to hearing from you!If you are ready to make your infertility journey easier be sure to listen to this episode now. You can take the quiz to discover your root cause hereLet’s continue the conversation on Instagram! What did you find helpful in this episode and what follow-up questions do you have?The full list of Resources & References Mentioned can be found on the Episode webpage.