PCOD or polycystic ovarian disease is a condition that affects females between the ages of 12 to 45 years in which women’s hormones are out of balance. It affects your menstrual cycle and makes it unable to conceive at a younger age. The chief features include no ovulation, irregular periods, acne, and abnormal hair growth on the face and body. If left untreated it can cause long time infertility, insulin-resistant diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol leading to heart disease.
First of all, let’s understand what PCOD is and what causes it?
- In PCOD, the hormonal imbalance leads to the collection of mature eggs in the ovaries, as they cannot be discharged. These also become cysts and some of the cysts lead to more cysts and this cycle goes on. Insulin diet, hormonal disturbances, or stress lead to PCOD. Irregular periods are very common in PCOD leading to thinning of hair and the development of male hair patterns.
- Sometimes PCOD is heredity also. Certain genetic correlations may exist with PCOD in women. Women are more likely to develop PCOS if their mother or sister also has the condition.
- PCOD may also manifest because of the changing lifestyle trends like late working hours, bad food habits, lack of sleep and exercise, etc. resulting in various medical conditions such as obesity, which in turn cause hormonal imbalance.
About 30% of female infertility cases observed today is due to polycystic ovaries. The majority of these cases fall under the age group of 20-30 years. Hence, it becomes very important for young women to be aware of their body and the symptoms they exhibit. Get evaluated for PCOD if:
- You have an irregular menstrual cycle or prolonged cycles (beyond 35 days or so)
- Abnormally increased hair growth on face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes
- Your skin is breaking out or you get acne, oily skin, or dandruff
- You have gained extra weight around your tummy
- Darkening of the skin around your neck
- Skin tags
How to treat PCOD?
Your doctor may be able to diagnose PCOS on the basis of medical history or physical examination or may suggest you go for basic blood, glucose test, or ultrasound.
The good news is your treatment for PCOD is available under one roof. Dr. Shobha Gupta, Medical Director, and renowned IVF Specialist is a maestro in treating infertility and associate conditions. Every third patient for infertility we see is suffering from PCOD condition which not only causes hindrances in conceiving but women have severe conditions of weight gain, acne, and unwanted body and facial hair too. Under the pragmatic approach of Dr. Shobha Gupta – Mother’s Lap IVF Centre and Srisa Laser Derma Cosmo clinic offers you the complete PCOD management.
Acne, weight loss, Laser hair removal from the face and body are key aspects of treating PCOD. So, here at Srisa Laser Derma Cosmo Clinic, you will get treatment for all these conditions. Sometimes PCOD patients have to seek two doctors (Gynaecologist and Dermatologist) for the same condition but here at Dr. Shobha Gupta’s centre, you will get a complete solution under one roof.
If you have any questions in your mind regarding PCOD then please do let us know. Untreated PCOS or PCOD is a leading cause of infertility in most women of reproductive age. So don’t self-treat if you suffer from this condition and get the right help.
