PCOD / PCOS: Treatment
Are you suffering from PCOD/PCOS? Well, let’s find out what PCOD or PCOS is and how Mother Divine IVF & Fertility Clinics is the best PCOD/PCOS treatment Centre in Delhi.
PCOD / PCOS
Difference between PCOD and PCOS
PCOD is a general disorder, and 10% of the world’s female population is affected by it.
In PCOD, ovaries produce multiple immature or partially mature eggs, which happen due to an unhealthy lifestyle, weight gain, stress/anxiety, or hormonal imbalance in the body.
During PCOD, fertility in women is not affected. A woman can still ovulate and conceive with little medical assistance.
PCOD doesn’t have any severe complications.
About 0.2% to 2.5% of women worldwide suffer from PCOS, a complex medical disorder.
Compared to PCOD, PCOS is a more severe metabolic condition that can result in anovulation—the cessation of egg release from the ovaries.
A woman’s fertility may be severely impacted by PCOS. It is difficult to get pregnant when a woman does not ovulate frequently. There are always risks associated with pregnancy, such as the possibility of miscarriage or an early birth, among others.
Serious side effects from PCOS include heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and an increased risk of endometrial cancer in later life.
Common Symptoms of PCOS / PCOD
- Major Infertility
- Non-consistent times
- Intervals of Absence or No
- Severe or Excruciating Times
- Darkening of the skin or dark patches (around the neck, near the groin, or beneath the breasts)
- Unwanted or excessive body and facial hair, mainly in areas where men are more likely to grow hair.
- Severe acne;
- Obesity (mostly from weight gain associated with PCOS)
- Thinning hair
- Fatigue
Why do you have to face these symptoms in PCOD/PCOS?
An rise in insulin levels in a woman’s body may lead to an increase in the synthesis of male hormones, such as testosterone, which is produced in very small amounts in females and further complicates ovulation.
More androgens are present in PCOD/PCOS-affected women than usual. This elevated testosterone level results in acne, excessive hair growth, irregular menstrual cycles, ovulatory dysfunction, and obesity.
What are the complications of PCOS?
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes
- Miscarriage or premature birth
- Anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem (mostly due to hair and weight issues)
- Eating disorders
- Sleep Apnea
- Metabolic syndrome: high blood sugar and risk of cardiovascular diseases
- Endometrial cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Breast cancer
When to Visit a PCOD/PCOS Doctor?
If you are dealing with irregular periods, infertility, severe acne, excessive hair loss, excessive hair growth, or obesity, you should consult your healthcare provider right away to avoid any future complications.
Reproduction is complicated, and one should not risk it at any cost if one wants to have kids in the future and for your own health’s sake.
- Modifications to Diet and Lifestyle to Manage Weight
- Therapy for Anomalous Menstrual Cycle
- Examine the reproductive organs using a pelvic exam to look for any anomalies.
- hormone level monitoring via blood tests, etc.
- Ultrasound for ovarian cysts, uterine lining, and ovarian size checks
- Treatment for Sleep Apnea and Stress Management.
- Infertility Treatment
- little surgery, if necessary
- routine examinations and follow-ups to maintain PCOD/PCOS and other related issues
