Causes, Symptoms & Treatment of PCOD

What is PCOD?

PCOD or Polycystic Ovarian Disease is one of the most common conditions that affects up to 5% to 10% of the women. It has been seen that this condition hits the women of age group 12–45 years. This is an issue that arises when the woman’s hormones become out of balance. This further leads to the problems with menstrual cycles and also makes it difficult for her to conceive. The main things that are noticeable are no ovulation, irregular periods, and acne. Thus, it becomes important for that woman to visit PCOD clinic in Bilaspur so as to prevent insulin resistant diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol levels.

What causes PCOD?

·         Normally, the ovaries make female sex hormones and a tiny amount of male sex hormones or androgens. These hormones help in the regulation of the mal development of eggs in the ovaries during each menstrual period. 

·         PCOD is related with the imbalance in these sex hormones. In such a condition, these start to make slightly more androgens. This result in woman to stop ovulating, get more pimples and grow facial and body hair. 

·         Follicles are related to the sacs in which the ovaries contain eggs. In PCOD, these follicles do not mature and aren’t released from the ovaries. Instead of that, these form very small cysts in the ovary.

·         PCOD seems to be in genetics, thus the chance of having this is even higher if other women in the family also have PCOD, PCOS, irregular periods, or diabetes. 

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What are the common symptoms of PCOD?

·         Acne

·         Weight gain

·         Trouble losing excess weight

·         Extra hair on the face and body

·         Thinning hair on the scalp

·         Irregular periods

·         Fertility problems

·         Depression

What is the treatment methods used for treating PCOD?

The medical treatment for PCOD aims at managing the individual concerns, such as infertility, acne or obesity. Some of the treatments are:

·         Lowering of blood glucose levels

·         Restoration of fertility

·         Treatment of acne

·         Restoration of regular menstruation

·         Prevention of endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer

Losing much of the weight has proved to be shown of much for treating diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Even if a woman managed to lose 5% of total body weight, then it can help with the imbalance of hormones and also with infertility. It vital that a woman must visit PCOD clinic in Bilaspur even if she notice even a slight change in her menstrual cycle. This will further help in preventing any other symptoms of disease.