What is the right age to concieve?

[Lov3]

I had been wanting to take medicine to be able to get pregnate, but for some reason the doc told me I was too young and that I should wait. But I;m scared that if I wait in time I will develope problems later on in the future, Or possibly develope uterine cancer.:confused:

[drheather]

I had been wanting to take medicine to be able to get pregnate, but for some reason the doc told me I was too young and that I should wait. But I;m scared that if I wait in time I will develope problems later on in the future, Or possibly develope uterine cancer.:confused:

Hello,

Thanks for writing in. This is a complicated question.

I am not sure why your doctor says, however, he must be basing this on important information. What is important to look at is medical history and risk of pregnancy at a young age (there are increased risks depending on age).

If you have PCOS, there are risks that can complicate pregnancy. We do see an increase in miscarriage rate.

Regarding uterine cancer, the strongest link between a cancer and PCOS is endometrial cancer, this is the lining of the uterus. A few studies have suggested a correlation between PCOS and breast cancer, while some have not. Breast cancer and endometrial cancer are described as "estrogen sensitive" cancers, meaning that the presence of estrogen may cause these cancer cells to multiply.

Because PCOS causes disruptions to the normal menstrual cycle - irregular menstrual periods and the absence of ovulation cause women to produce estrogen, but not progesterone. Without progesterone, which causes the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) to shed each month as a menstrual period, the endometrium may grow too much and undergo atypical cell changes. This is a pre-cancerous condition called endometrial hyperplasia. If the thickened endometrium is not treated, over a long period of time it can develop into endometrial cancer.

This is one reason why doctors will prescribe either birth control or another hormone treatment to ensure you are having a cycle more regularly.

What is important is to take steps to help reduce the risks of developing cancer. Addressing the cause of the problem with nutrition and exercise changes.

If you are interested in addressing the underlying cause of PCOS, insulin resistance, then I would recommend reading more about the Insulite PCOS System. The System can reduce the symptoms, regulate your cycle, while addressing the problem: http://pcos.insulitelabs.com/

I hope that this helps. I know I really did not answer your question but I can't be sure why your doctor is making this recommendation and I think that discussing your concerns along with his, may be the best bet to help you.