Know what PCOD is

 

PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) has affected woman in large numbers throughout the world. It is also known as PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). It is commonly found in women in their reproductive age i.e 18-45. Here is what PCOD is exactly its symptoms and causes.

PCOD forms small cyst like things inside the ovaries causing the ovary to expand. It enlarges the ovary causing in excessive formation and secretion of androgen and estrogen. The disease has to be taken seriously because it causes much long term problem.

Symptoms:

●      Irregular menstrual cycle, long menstrual period, heavy flow during period, light menstruation, no menstruation.

●      Rough patches on skin, breakouts, acne on skin, thick hair growth on face back and stomach, creases, loss of scalp hair

●      Infertility

●      Obesity, weight gain, problems in losing weight.

●      Skin breakouts, oily skin, oily scalp

●      Depression.

 

If you have any of these symptoms it's better to consult a gynaecologist or your doctor and test yourself for PCOD. The causes of PCOD/PCOS are unsure but here are few reasons that can affect:

●      Androgen: These are usually male hormones, women have them too, women with PCOD usually have higher level of Androgen.

●      Insulin: This hormone manages the blood sugar level in your body, if you have PCOD the body doesn't react to insulin as it should.

●      Progesterone: This hormone lacks in your body with you have PCOD. This lack causes the periods to be irregular.

●      PCOD is also genetic.

 

There is no separate test done for PCOD. Doctors usually suggest different tests such as hormone tests, blood sugar level test or cholesterol level test. Doctors can sometimes suggest ultrasound scan to check your ovaries for cyst formation, tumors in the inner linings.

Treatment: There is specific treatment for PCOD. If you are overweight doctor suggest that reducing weight by 5-10% can help you feel better. Doctors may also suggest some diabetes drug medicine to level up the insulin inside the body.

If you want to get pregnant doctors may suggest a hormonal birth control these help your body become fertile. We at nutriworks have the pregnancy diet consultant in Pune, women health consultants in Pune. We suggest diets that help you deal with PCOD in an effective way and help you lose weight. Contact us for further information on our website.