PCOD stands for Polycystic Ovary Disease and PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Both the terms indicate a common hormonal disorder resulting in chronic anovulation in women when irregular menstrual cycle with increased male hormones are present in their body during their reproductive age.

1. W E L C O M E TO M AT R I K A M E D I C A R E

2. PCOD/PCOS
PCOD stands for Polycystic Ovary Disease and PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Both the terms
indicate a common hormonal disorder resulting in chronic anovulation in women when irregular menstrual
cycle with increased male hormones are present in their body during their reproductive age. The symptoms
vary from one to the other. Most commonly the ovaries get enlarged with multiple small cysts which is visible
in ultra sound. The disruption in menstrual cycle and late onset of period is one indicative factor. Presence of
more male hormones prevents women from ovulating causing infertility. Problems like Hirsutism or increased
growth of hair in the body also happens due to production of androgens or male hormones. It can also lead to
balding like condition in men or cause acne. Constantly high levels of LH hormone results in anovulation, the
level of Progesterone doesn’t rise. As a result of anovulation the endometrium is exposed to unopposed
estrogen thereby increasing risk of endometrial cancer. Women suffering from PCOD/PCOS are generally
obese. Insulin resistance accompanied by elevated blood level of insulin is possible even when the women are
not obese. Many women with this problem are found to develop type 2 diabetes also. The exact cause of PCOS
is unknown. It can happen due to genetic and environmental factors.

3. In many situations women
showing similar symptoms don’t
have Polycystic ovaries. Therefore,
the term PCOS is more commonly
used. It cannot be cured but can
be effectively controlled by
medication and lifestyle
modification. With the help of
proper diet and exercise, hormonal
imbalance can be corrected
spontaneously and normal
ovulation might start. However,
many women have reported that
with strict regimental diet and
exercise also they haven’t achieved
much. Medicines such as oral
contraceptive pills lower the level
of male hormones and regulates
the menstrual cycle. It also reduces
the excess hair growth.

4. A regulated or normal cycle results in ovulation with increased chance of fertility. Different medications
are used to treat PCOS depending upon the age and condition of the patient. All the women with PCOS
are not infertile. Infertility can be treated better with Assisted Reproductive Technology or ART procedure.
Hence such women need to see an IVF Specialist for pregnancy.
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