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How does diabetes affect a woman’s fertility?

Submitted by del Fri 02/06/2009
Women who suffer from diabetes may find it difficult to conceive and if and when they do, they may face complications in their pregnancy. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are known to cause infertility and increase the risk of miscarriage.

In type 1 diabetes women’s ovaries are sometimes attacked by the antibodies produced by their immune system. Damaged ovaries can make it difficult for a woman to conceive and in some cases may even lead to the onset of premature menopause. Moreover, controlling one’s blood sugar levels becomes difficult in case of type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar levels can harm the baby in early weeks of pregnancy. This could lead to a miscarriage, birth defects in the baby and in some cases even still born deliveries.

Type 2 diabetes is known to cause a hormonal imbalance leading to irregular menstruation cycles and infertility.

The good news, however, is that in most cases both the conditions can be managed with proper medical care and attention.

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