PCOD / PCOS

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PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is a condition where the ovaries release a lot of immature or partially-mature eggs which eventually turn into cysts.

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PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is a condition where the ovaries release a lot of immature or partially-mature eggs which eventually turn into cysts. Some of the common symptoms are abdominal weight gain, irregular periods, male pattern hair loss, and infertility.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts. The name polycystic ovary syndrome describes the numerous small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) that form in the ovaries.

A hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. The cause of polycystic ovary syndrome isn’t well understood but may involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

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Common symptoms of PCOD/PCOS include:

  • Acne
  • Weight gain and trouble losing weight
  • Depression
  • Extra hair on the face and body. Often women get thicker, darker facial hair and more hair on the chest, belly, and back.
  • Thinning hair on the scalp
  • Fertility problems: Many women who have PCOS have trouble getting pregnant (infertility)
  • Irregular periods: Often women with PCOS have fewer than nine periods a year. Some women have no periods others have very heavy bleeding

PCOD/PCOS Complications

  • Increased risk of endometrial cancer
  • Infertility (early treatment of polycystic ovary disease can help prevent infertility or increase the chance of having a healthy pregnancy)
  • Possible increased risk of breast cancer
  • Obesity-related (BMI over 30 and waist circumference greater than 35) conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart problems, and diabetes
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Symptoms

Diagnosis

There is no specific test to definitively diagnose the condition of PCOS or PCOD. The gynaecologist will initially ask for medical history and will indulge in a physical diagnosis. The gynaecologist is likely to start with a discussion of your medical history, including your menstrual periods and weight changes. A physical exam will include checking for signs of excess hair growth, insulin resistance, and acne.
If you have a diagnosis of PCOS, your doctor might recommend additional tests for complications. Those tests can include:
  • Periodic checks of blood pressure, glucose tolerance, and cholesterol and triglyceride levels
  • Screening for depression and anxiety
  • Screening for obstructive sleep apnea
A pelvic exam

The doctor visually and manually inspects your reproductive organs for masses, growths, or other abnormalities.

Blood tests

Your blood may be analysed to measure hormone levels. This testing can exclude possible causes of menstrual abnormalities or androgen excess that mimics PCOS. You might have additional blood testing to measure glucose tolerance and fasting cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

An ultrasound

Your doctor checks the appearance of your ovaries and the thickness of the lining of your uterus. A wand-like device (transducer) is placed in your vagina (transvaginal ultrasound). The transducer emits sound waves that are translated into images on a computer screen.

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