{"id":4586,"date":"2022-03-03T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-03T02:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=4586"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:08:13","slug":"pcod-problems-know-its-symptoms-causes-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/pcod-problems-know-its-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is PCOD? Know It’s Symptoms, Causes & Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Causes of PCOD<\/a><\/li>
Signs and Symptoms of PCOD<\/a><\/li>
Complications Due to PCOD<\/a><\/li>
How to Manage PCOD<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
PCOD\u202f(Polycystic Ovarian Disease), often used interchangeably with\u202fPCOS\u202f(Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), is a common hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age. The hormonal imbalance in the body produces more male hormones than needed which leads to problems in menstruation and fertility along with other issues. Women with PCOD may have irregular or prolonged menstrual cycles, as well as high levels of male hormones.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PCOD results in enlarged ovaries with multiple small follicles and is associated with hormonal imbalance, irregular periods, and difficulty in conceiving.The ovaries may produce a large number of tiny collections of fluid (follicles) and do not release eggs on a regular basis. If left untreated, PCOD can cause more serious problems like heart disease and diabetes 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Causes of PCOD<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn PCOD, many small sacs called follicles fill up with fluid inside the ovaries. Each follicle contains an immature egg that does not mature enough to release the egg by a process called ovulation. The absence of ovulation leads to hormonal imbalance and an excess release of male hormones. Research has not found the exact reason why PCOD occurs as the cause of PCOD is multifactorial and include 2<\/a><\/sup>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Genetic predisposition\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
insulin<\/a> resistance and hyperinsulinemia\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sedentary lifestyle and poor dietary habits\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Obesity\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Low-grade chronic inflammation\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Increased levels of male hormones\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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