Introduction

PCOS and PCOD are two types of hormonal disorders that affect women. Although both can cause irregular periods, PCOS is the more common condition.

What is PCOD?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that causes enlarged ovaries and can lead to irregular periods, infertility and acne. PCOS is caused by a hormone imbalance.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

Irregular periods or no menstrual cycle at all (amenorrhea)

High levels of testosterone in your blood - this can lead to excess hair growth on the face or body, male pattern baldness and acne

What is PCOS?

PCOS is a common endocrine disorder that affects 5%-10% of women. It's more common in women who are overweight, but it can also affect thin women. PCOS causes enlarged ovaries and cysts on the surface of the ovaries, which can lead to problems with your reproductive system.

The main symptoms of PCOS are irregular menstrual cycles, acne and excess hair growth (called hirsutism). A woman with PCOS may also have trouble getting pregnant because she doesn't ovulate regularly or at all; this is called anovulation. If you have polycystic ovaries without any other symptoms from this list, then it's likely that you have polycystic ovarian syndrome rather than true diabetes mellitus type 2

Symptoms of PCOS & PCOD

Both PCOS and PCOD have symptoms that can affect your health. The most common symptoms of these conditions include:

·         Menstrual cycle irregularities, including heavy bleeding or long periods

·         Acne, oily skin and dandruff

·         Weight gain around the waistline (a sign of insulin resistance)

·         Hair loss on the scalp or body hair growth in women who don't normally experience it (hirsutism)

·         Abnormal Menstruation or lack of menstruation altogether (amenorrhea)

·         Infertility due to ovulation problems

Causes of PCOD & PCOS

PCOD is caused by a hormone imbalance, while PCOS is caused by a genetic disorder.

In PCOD, there is an abnormal production of androgen (male hormones) in the ovaries that causes an imbalance in the production of estrogen and progesterone. In this case, you may have excess facial hair growth or acne on your face or body.

In PCOS, too much insulin is secreted in response to high blood sugar levels due to poor diet choices such as excessive intake of carbohydrates or sugars which can lead to weight gain around your midsection (abdomen).

Treatment Options for PCOD & PCOS

·       Lifestyle changes and healthy diet: If you are overweight or obese, losing weight can help to reduce the symptoms of PCOS.

 

·       Exercise regularly: Regular exercise helps to control your weight and improve insulin sensitivity, which may help to reduce the effects of PCOS on your ovaries.


·        Medication: Your doctor may prescribe medicines called anti-androgens that block male hormones from being made by the body (testosterone), such as spironolactone (Aldactone) or flutamide (Eulexin). They're used in women with high levels of testosterone who don't want to have surgery or cannot have surgery because they're pregnant or breastfeeding their baby.

Polycystic Ovarian Disease & Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome are two different conditions that cause many similar symptoms.

PCOD and PCOS are two different conditions that cause many similar symptoms.

PCOD stands for Polycystic Ovarian Disease, while PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Both of these conditions can cause irregular periods, excess hair growth on the face or body (hirsutism), acne, weight gain and difficulty getting pregnant.

However there are some key differences between them:

PCOD is a disease that causes cysts in your ovaries while PCOS is a syndrome which means it's not one specific thing but rather a group of symptoms that have been grouped together under one name (similar to diabetes).

Women with PCOD may not experience any other symptoms aside from irregular periods or infertility; whereas women who have been diagnosed with PCOS will usually have some combination of all three types of symptoms listed above plus additional ones such as diabetes mellitus type 2 (high blood sugar) or hypertension (high blood pressure).

Conclusion

Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are two different conditions that cause many similar symptoms. While they can be confused with each other at first glance, it's important to understand the difference between them so that you can get the proper treatment for your individual needs.