Gynecology and Women Health

PCOD & PCOS

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

PCOS (Polycystic ovarian syndrome) is a hormonal disorder that affects a large number of women who are of reproductive age. PCOS is characterized by irregular or extended menstrual periods, as well as elevated levels of the male hormone androgen. The ovaries may produce a significant number of small fluid collections, yet fail to release eggs on a consistent basis. Around the time of puberty's first menstrual period, PCOS symptoms usually begin.

Common PCOS symptoms are

• An oversupply of androgens can lead to hair loss.
• Excess skin (skin discoloration) or darkened skin
• Mood swings
• Pelvic pain
• Polycystic ovaries
• Missed, irregular, infrequent, or extended periods

Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD)

PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is a medical disorder in which a woman's ovaries generate large amounts of immature or partially mature eggs, which develop into cysts in the ovaries over time. It enlarges the ovary and causes an overproduction of androgen and estrogen hormones, resulting in a variety of physiological problems. PCOD is a hormonal disorder that affects between 5- 10% of women in their reproductive years (12 to 45-years). The hormones of a woman become unbalanced in this situation. It is currently a big problem for a large number of young females in India. PCOD is a disease that affects a large number of young adults since it hits at a young age. PCOD affects people of all ages, alternating from 18 to 45 years

Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Disorder:

• Uneven periods
• Heavy bleeding 
• Unusual body and facial hair growth
• Uncontrolled  over weight around the waist area especially
• Pigmentation or blackening of the skin around the neck region
• Infertility
• Male-pattern baldness
• Headaches