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PCOD / PCOD: treatment

Are you suffering from PCOD / PCOD? Let's find out what PCOD is and why Dr Deep Bhadra's clinic is the Best PCOD treatment in ghatkopar.

PCOD / PCOD

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common hormonal disorder affecting the ovaries of women of reproductive age, i.e. between 18 and 45 years. According to our experts at Ferticity IVF and Fertility Clinic.

Around 10% of women worldwide suffer from this condition, which can be complex, chronic and distressing.

Related topics: What is PCOD and how can treatment help you get pregnant?

A woman's reproductive organs produce the hormones progesterone and estrogen, which help regulate menstruation, as well as male hormones called inhibin, relaxin and androgens, usually in small amounts.

With PCOD, a woman's male hormone levels increase, her periods become irregular, and several small cysts or fluid-filled sacs may appear on one or both ovaries.

The exact cause of PCOD is unknown, but may be related to genetic and environmental factors such as dysfunction of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, lifestyle and eating habits.

The difference between PCOD and PCOD

PCOD is a common disease affecting up to 10% of the world's female population. PCOD is a complex disease affecting approximately 0.2-2.5% of the world's female population.

In PCOD, the ovaries produce a large number of immature or only partially mature eggs due to an unhealthy lifestyle, weight gain, stress/anxiety or hormonal imbalance in the body. PCOD is a more serious metabolic disorder than PCOD and can lead to anovulation, where the ovaries stop releasing eggs.

With PCOD, a woman's fertility is not affected. A woman can ovulate and get pregnant without much medical help. PCOD can seriously affect a woman's fertility. Ovulation can occur irregularly, making it difficult to conceive. If a woman becomes pregnant, the pregnancy always comes with complications such as threatened miscarriage, premature birth.

There are no serious complications in PCOD. Serious complications such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and risk of endometrial cancer in advanced stages are possible in PCOD.

Common symptoms of PCOD / PCOD are.

  • Infertility (severe)
  • Irregular menstrual periods
  • Missed or absent semesters
  • Heavy or painful periods
  • Darkening of the skin / dark spots (on the neck, in the groin area or under the breasts)
  • Unwanted or excessive facial and body hair (especially in areas where hair normally grows, especially in men)
  • Severe acne
  • Obesity (usually due to weight gain from PCOD)
  • Hair thinning
  • Fatigue

Why do these symptoms occur with PCOD / PCOD?

When a woman's body increases insulin levels, it can lead to an increase in the production of male hormones (androgens, which are found in very small amounts in women), which in turn causes difficulty ovulating.

Women with PCOD have more androgens than normal. High androgen levels lead to impaired ovulation, altered normal menstrual cycles, acne, excessive hair growth and obesity.

What are the complications of PCOD?

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Miscarriage or premature birth
  • Anxiety, depression or low self-esteem (often due to hair and weight problems)
  • Eating disorders
  • Sleep apnea
  • Metabolic syndrome - high blood sugar levels and risk of cardiovascular disease
  • Cervical cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Breast cancer

When should I see a doctor about PCOD?

If you are experiencing irregular menstruation, infertility, severe acne, excessive hair loss and growth or obesity, you should see a doctor immediately to prevent future complications.

Reproduction is a complex process and you should not jeopardize it at all costs if you want to have children in the future and also for your own health.

Here are some tests and treatments that our fertility specialists can recommend:

  • Diet and lifestyle changes for weight control.
  • Treatment for abnormal menstruation
  • Pelvic examinations to detect abnormalities in the reproductive organs
  • Blood tests to check hormone levels, etc.
  • Ultrasound to check for ovarian cysts, endometrium and ovarian size
  • Stress and sleep apnea treatment
  • Infertility treatment
  • Minimal surgical intervention if necessary
  • Regular monitoring and check-ups to maintain PCOD and other complications caused by it.

Choose us PCOD treatment center in Ghatkopar

Dr Deep Bhadra's clinic is the Best PCOD treatment in ghatkopar

We have a team of PCOD treatment specialists, gynecologists, infertility specialists and IVF experts.

If you are facing similar symptoms of PCOD and looking for the best PCOD specialist, you can book an appointment or call us on +91 9022220914.