PCOD AND PCOS

What is PCOD?

PCOD is a medical condition where the ovaries release the eggs prematurely which turn into cysts over time. This causes irregular periods, weight gain, male pattern hair loss and abdominal pain. The ovaries become bigger in size and start to release higher levels of male hormones in the body. This occurs because of unhealthy lifestyle habits, consuming junk food and being overweight.

What is PCOS?

PCOS is a metabolic disorder of the endocrine system. In this condition, high amounts of male hormones are produced which leads to irregularity in ovulation. A lot of cysts form in the ovary because of this condition.

In PCOS, many small, fluid-filled sacs grow inside the ovaries. The word “polycystic” means “many cysts.”
These sacs are follicles, each one containing an immature egg. The eggs never mature enough to trigger ovulation.
The lack of ovulation alters levels of estrogen, progesterone, FSH, and LH. Progesterone levels are lower than usual, while androgen levels are higher than usual.
Extra male hormones disrupt the menstrual cycle, so women with PCOS get fewer periods than usual.

While PCOD is not even considered a disease entirely, PCOS is a serious condition. PCOD can be controlled and nearly cured with a proper diet and exercise regime whereas PCOS needs treatment by consulting a doctor as it is a metabolic disorder.

Approximately one-third of women in the world suffer from PCOD which means it is fairly common. PCOS is an illness and a smaller number of women suffer from it compared to those suffering from PCOD.

PCOS is an endocrine system’s disorder whereas, PCOD is a medical condition that occurs because of hormonal imbalance. An endocrine system disorder may lead to excessive production or deficiency of a hormone which may cause hormonal imbalance. Hormonal imbalance itself is a symptom and not a disorder. Therefore, PCOS is a disorder and PCOD is the manifestation of a symptom.

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