Yes, PCOD is an alarming sign on women's health and it
indicated the onset of various problem on women
Polycystic
Ovary Disease (PCOD) or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex
disease affecting hormones, reproductive system as well as metabolic level in
women.
PCOD : The basic PCOD Problem
PCOD is one of the highly researched syndromes in medical
research worldwide on women health and needs utmost attention and care while
dealing with it. Almost one in ten women around the globe, faces PCOD problem
and it is a high among teenage girls that often leads to various cases of
infertility among them.
About Polycystic
Ovaries and PCOD: Cracking the basic confusion
Polycystic ovaries
are a bit larger as compared to ovaries of a normal female. These ovaries
contain follicles almost double than the number of follicles in normal ovaries
and thus release more hormones. Usually a female body produces lots of hormones
including Androgens. A woman with PCOD forms more of Androgens and that is one
of the major reasons of this disorder. However, having large ovaries does not
necessarily implies having PCOD. Women with PCOD have symptoms of PCOD as well
as having polycystic ovaries.
Common Signs and
Symptoms
Women with PCOD/PCOS often talk about facing these problems,
such as
i. Irregular Periods
ii. Excess Facial and Body hair
iii. Severe Acne/Pimples
iv. Small Cysts in ovaries
v. Painful Menstruation Cycle
vi. Fertility Problems
vii. Hair Loss
viii. Weight Gain
ix. Anxiety and Depression
PCOD: Diagnostics/ Treatment
Women with above symptoms should consult a Gynecologist or
obstetrician for a PCOD checkup. However, there is no complete cure for PCOD.
Consulting the doctor/specialist may reduce or manage the symptoms of PCOD. A
healthy lifestyle and regular exercise is always referred as keeping PCOD at
bay. But, no consultation or irregular consultation regarding PCOD may lead to
these problems
i. Diabetes
ii. Cancer of the Womb
iii. High Blood Pressure
iv. Depression and Psychological Problems
Centres/Hospitals/Doctors in India treating PCOD
III.
GNH Hospital, Gurgaon
IV.
Fortis Healthcare- Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra,
Tamilnadu
V.
Cloudline Hospital, Malad West Mumbai
VI.
Anyan Wellness Cetre for Women, Anna Nagar,
Chennai
VII.
Gynae Care Clinic, Bhawanipore, Kolkata