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What is PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) / PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)? Polycystic ovarian syndrome or disease (PCOS/PCOD) is a hormonal disorder that affects women in their reproductive age. PCOS is a common health condition that affects teen and young women, it is sen in 1 out of o10 women in their childbearing age. The reproductive system of women is controlled by the complex interplay of primarily five reproductive hormones namely estrogen, gonadotropin-releasing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, progesterone and luteinizing hormone. An imbalance within these hormones leads to a hormonal disorder called the What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Polycystic ovarian syndrome is marked by the breakdown of reproductive hormones in women of childbearing age. Along with havoc in female hormonal control, ovaries release abnormal amounts of androgen (male hormones). This hormonal breakdown results in irregular or prolonged menstrual periods, excessive body hair, acne and hair loss. Polycystic ovaries may fail to develop follicles and regularly release eggs, causing difficulty in conceiving a pregnancy. What are the causes of PCOS or PCOD? There are no certain causes of PCOS, however the contributing factors include: • Excess androgen: Overproduction of androgen by ovaries causes may lead to hirsutism and acne. • Excess production of insulin: Insulin hormone controls the blood sugar levels in human body. When human cells become resistant to the action of insulin, the bl...

About two years ago, one of my friends was diagnosed with PCOD over the holidays. When she came back to school and told us about it, most of our reactions were along this line: “PCOD? Isn’t it called PCOS?” Or: “Wait, what exactly happens in that? Just irregular periods, right?” Or, more atrociously: “Oh, all you need to do is lose weight and go on a diet, it’ll be fine.” The ignorance, whether or not it was wilful, was glaring - then again, at least at a school-level, not many comprehensible resources have been compiled regarding this matter, or at least they aren’t widely available. The very least I felt I could do (since I’m not a licensed medical professional) was curate credible information from a few trusted sources to make a very rudimentary and brief guide. If you are someone who menstruates, or have had enough conversations with people who menstruate, you’ve probably heard of PCOD or PCOS at some point in your life. Depending on the setting, your pre-existing knowledge about the two may vary in accuracy - myths and misinformation are rampant when it comes to these surprisingly common health issues, and despite being quite different, the two abbreviations are often used interchangeably. Before we get to how exactly the two are different, let’s talk a little bit about what they actually are - their causation, their treatments etc. PCOD PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is mostly caused by a combination of hormonal imbalance and genetic tendencies. In a standard mens...

• Stop your periods or make them hard to predict • • Raise your risk of other health problems, including You can get treatments for the symptoms. And you could be able to Some people with PCOS have cysts on their ovaries. That’s why it’s called “polycystic.” But the name is misleading because many people with PCOS don’t have cysts. What Do Hormones Have to Do With PCOS? When you have PCOS, your reproductive hormones are out of balance. This can lead to problems with your ovaries, such as not having your period on time or not getting it at all. Your body makes hormones to make different things happen. Some affect your menstrual cycle and are tied to your ability to have a baby. The hormones that play a role in PCOS include: • Androgens. They’re often called male hormones, but women have them, too. Women with PCOS tend to have higher levels. • Insulin. This • Progesterone. With PCOS, your body may not have enough of this hormone. You might miss your periods for a long time or have trouble predicting when they’ll come. What Are the Symptoms of PCOS? The most common PCOS symptoms are missed, irregular, infrequent, or prolonged periods. Other symptoms include: • • Acne • Darkened skin or excess skin (skin tags) on the neck or in the armpits • Mood changes • Pelvic pain • Weight gain around your middle What Are the Causes and Risk Factors of PCOS? Doctors don’t know all of the reasons why some people get PCOS. You might be more likely to have PCOS if your sister or mother also h...

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