Diagnosis of PCOS and PCOD
The doctor during observation do the physical exam, ask about your medical history, and also run some blood test to confirm it. During PCOS the male hormone level increase in the body. The doctor does the following exam:
- Pelvic Examination: The doctor runs some physical tests by examining your vagina and pelvic area.
- Blood Test: The doctor runs some blood tests to check the levels of certain hormones, lipids, and insulin levels to confirm their diagnosis.
- Imaging Test: The doctor does an ultrasound to get a clear picture of the ovaries.
Difference between PCOS and PCOD
PCOD and PCOS are not the same conditions both PCOS and PCOD are female conditions, both are related to the ovaries, and both PCOS and PCOD cause hormonal disbalance. Still, both are very different from each other. Both these starts affecting the female during their reproductive age.
World wide 10% of women are suffering from PCOD and 0.2-2.5% of women are suffering from PCOS. Both PCOS and PCOD are very common disorders in females still, till date, there is no proper medication and treatment.