What is PCOD?
PCOD stands for Polycystic Ovarian Disorder, also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome. PCOD is a disorder in which a large no. of immature eggs starting ovulate. This immature egg over a long period of time starts becoming cysts. Because of this ovary’s size increases, and the cyst starts secreting androgen known as a male hormone. High levels of androgen start causing acne, hair growth, and skin patching. PCOD symptoms can be regulated by maintaining health-lifestyle, daily exercise, and having a balanced diet.
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.