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  Confused between the terms PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease)? Let’s learn how different PCOS is from PCOD. It’s interesting to note that both PCOS and PCOD are associated with polycystic ovaries , irregular menstrual cycles, and infertility. However, PCOS is a more severe form of this condition and is slightly different from PCOD. PCOS is an endocrine disorder and PCOD is a condition developed because of an imbalance of hormones.  In PCOS, the ovaries produce more androgens that restrict the development and release of eggs. The eggs develop into fluid-filled sacs called cysts that build up over the surface of the ovaries causing enlarged ovaries. PCOS causes can be attributed to, Inheritance of PCOS genes Insulin intolerance where insulin is not used up adequately leading to excess insulin and androgens. Inflammation can stimulate the production of androgens.  In PCOD, the imbalance of hormones leads to the accumulation of mature eg...

PCOS has become an increasingly common condition, with 1 in every 10 women being diagnosed with PCOS. Women of all age groups are getting diagnosed with  PCOS , and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can very well be considered an epidemic in the Gynecological world. More and more girls and women are acquiring PCOS and PCOD, affecting their hormones, mood, health and fertility.  Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal disorder that causes women to have enlarged ovaries with small cysts, known as polycystic ovaries.  The symptoms of PCOS are –  ·   Menstrual irregularities including delayed periods, irregular periods, scanty periods, early periods, or prolonged periods.  ·    Weight gain or difficulty in losing weight. ·    Hormonal excess showing up in male pattern: Acne, increased body hair, and hair loss on the scalp.  PCOS is confirmed if a person has a minimum of two of these signs and symptoms – Irregular Periods, Excess...

  Polycystic ovaries are one of the most common hormonal disorderscharacterized by excess androgens in women. Ovaries typically produce one eggduring one menstrual cycle. In women with polycystic ovary syndrome/disorder (PCOS/ PCOD), the ovaries develop small aggregates of fluid filled sacs on their surface that fail to produce even one egg in a menstrual cycle. P COS causes are primarily attributed to the increase inandrogen levels. Androgen is a male hormone present in both men and women. Inwomen, the androgens produced are timely converted into estrogen. However, in women with polycystic ovary conditions, the androgens do not get converted and thus an increase of androgen levels are observed. The other causes are genetic inheritance, insulin resistance, high blood pressure and inflammation that induce the production of androgens in the body. Th e main s i g ns of PCOS i nclude irregular periods/ ovulation. The endometrial liningthickens more than usual due to irregular P...