PCOS & fertility treatment — Seattle, WA

Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common cause of ovulatory infertility. The encouraging part: because the core problem is usually irregular ovulation rather than egg quality, PCOS patients often respond well to treatment — frequently starting with ovulation-induction medication or IUI before IVF is ever needed.

If IVF is needed, PCOS brings a specific safety question: a higher risk of ovarian hyperstimulation (OHSS). Ask how a program adjusts protocols for it — the shift to frozen transfers exists partly for this reason.

Fertility clinics in Seattle, WA

The share shown for each clinic is the percentage of its cycles with an ovulatory-dysfunction diagnosis (the CDC category that includes PCOS).

• Seattle Reproductive Medicine ranked #76 nationally · 8% of cycles: ovulatory dysfunction
• University Reproductive Care, University of Washington ranked #80 nationally · 11% of cycles: ovulatory dysfunction
• Sound Fertility Care, PLLC ranked #118 nationally · 5% of cycles: ovulatory dysfunction

What to ask at a consult

• Do you start with ovulation induction or IUI before IVF for patients like me?
• How do you adjust stimulation protocols to prevent OHSS?
• Do you coordinate metabolic care (weight, insulin resistance) alongside fertility treatment?

Costs are a first-class question for treatment — see what IVF costs and how to pay less and whether insurance must cover treatment in Washington.

Outcome data: CDC NASS 2022 Final ART Summary. Success rates vary with patient age, diagnosis, and clinic patient-selection practices; comparisons across clinics may not be meaningful (CDC). This page is general information, not medical advice.