PCOD – here’s what you need to know!

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PCOD heres what you need to know!
nuawoman.com/blog/pcod-heres-need-know/ Disha
Vaswani June 9, 2018 PCOD youve possibly
heard the abbreviation being used quite
frequently. While we know that it is a disorder
associated with menstruation, we dont realise
how common it is. More often than not, PCOD/PCOS
goes undetected for a long period of time due to
a lack of awareness. Weve penned down
everything you need to know about it. Read on and
dont forget to share the information! What is
PCOD? PCOD or PCOS is caused due to an imbalance
in reproductive hormones. As part of a healthy
menstrual cycle, an egg created by the ovaries is
released every month. With PCOS, the egg may not
develop as it should or it may not be released
during ovulation as it should be. PCOD causes
the ovaries to develop multiple, small cysts on
the ovaries, hence the name Polycystic Ovary
Disorder/Syndrome. It is the most common cause of
irregular periods, insulin resistance and
infertility in women.
PCOD
Image Source Wetasy How common is it? One out
of 10 women in India have PCOD, six out of ten of
which are teenage girls. Due to a lack of
education and awareness in the country, PCOD/PCOS
often goes undetected. What causes PCOD? The
exact causes of PCOD are still unknown. While
genes do play a role, an unhealthy lifestyle, an
unsuitable diet and lack of regular exercise
contribute towards increasing the risk.
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Image Source Hello Doktor How do you know if
you have PCOD/PCOS? Since the spectrum of
symptoms is very broad, make sure to consult a
doctor if youre experiencing any of
them Irregular periods Extremely heavy or light
flow during menstruation Weight gain Excessive
body hair Thinning hair or hair loss on the scalp
Acne Regular headaches Pelvic pain Problems
with sleep Rapid mood changes
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What is the treatment for PCOD? Consulting a
gynecologist is the first and most important
step. While PCOD/PCOS is not completely curable,
early detection is key. Various steps can be
taken to control the symptoms in order to make
it more manageable. We hope this post helps you
understand PCOD better. If you feel like youre
experiencing any of these symptoms, your
gynecologist is only a call away! Detection is
instrumental to control and curb the symptoms
and will also improve fertility. If you have any
questions or suggestions for theNua Community,
leave them below in the comments
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