What is PCOS?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that arises in females during their reproductive age. It is a metabolic disorder in which hormonal disbalance occurred during reproductive ages. Due to the increased level of androgen, the frequency of ovulation was affected. This causes an irregular menstrual cycle, and also makes it difficult to get pregnant.
Some common symptoms that affect ovulation are:
- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Cysts formation over ovaries
- High level of androgen
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.