Myth: If you have PCOS, you can’t get pregnant.
Fact: Women with PCOS may find it difficult to get pregnant. But if treated correctly with diet and lifestyle changes it’s not difficult to conceive. Talk to a doctor and they’ll put you on medications to promote ovulation. A majority of women with PCOS can conceive with small changes in lifestyle along with fertility treatments.

Myth: Everyone with PCOS is overweight.
Fact: That is not true. It is common in overweight and obese. But equally affects women of all sizes and shapes. But, with dietary and lifestyle changes, they can lose weight. Also, just because you're not overweight, does not mean that you can't have PCOS.

Myth: You cannot lose weight with PCOS.
Fact: The relationship between weight and PCOS has to do with the body's inability to use insulin properly, which can lead to weight gain. Lifestyle changes, such as healthy eating and regular exercise, improve the way your body uses insulin and, therefore, regulate your hormone levels better.

Myth: If your menstrual cycle is irregular, then you have PCOS.
Fact: Irregular periods might happen due to some health conditions or lifestyle factors such as a thyroid disorder, uterine fibroids, stress, fad diet, breastfeeding or hormonal changes etc. So making an assumption based on the menstrual cycle is incorrect. It is important to get diagnosed to know the exact reason behind such irregularity in the periods.

Myth: If you are detected with PCOS you have to stick with it for whole life.
Fact: There are no magic pills that will make PCOS go away - but there is much that can be done to control the symptoms. Lifestyle adjustments and balanced diet can ensure a healthy and comfortable life in the long term.

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