PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease)
Condition due to hormonal imbalance in which ovaries produce many immature or partially mature eggs
- Associated with
- Imbalance of female and male sex hormones
- Insulin resistance
- Unhealthy lifestyle
- Stress
- Obesity
- Symptoms
- Irregular menstrual periods – Delayed cycle with less flow
- Excessive body hairs
- Weight gain
- Acne/pimples
- Infertility
- Easy to diagnose with Blood tests and ultrasound pelvis
- Treatment
- Medicines – Birth control pilis, Metformin, Myoinositol
- Ovulation Induction medications
- Hormonal Injections
- Surgery – Ovarian Drilling