Wednesday 13 September 2017

Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) - Causes and Treatment

Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is a common condition in which a woman’s hormones (estrogen and progesterone) are out of balance. It is also known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and it is affecting 5% to 10% of women in the age group 12–45 years.

Polycystic ovarian disease and treatment-

This condition may make it difficult for woman to conceive and can cause problems with the menstrual cycle. If it is not treated at the time, it can lead to insulin resistant diabetes, obesity and heart disease due to high cholesterol level. Taking treatment at time can help avoid any complications at a later stage. So, better you get the treatment from the best doctor for PCOD. Common general surgery procedures are also there to treat this condition.

Causes of PCOD-

The exact cause of Polycystic Ovarian Disease is unknown. But doctors believe that this condition occurs due to hormonal imbalances and genetics has also a role to play. Women are more likely to suffer from this problem in case their mother or sister also has the same condition.

Another contributing factor may be an overproduction of the hormone androgen. Women suffering from PCOD most often produce the abnormally high level of androgen. Androgen may affect the release of eggs during ovulation which can affect fertility. Androgen is actually a male sex hormone which is also produced by woman’s body.

Symptoms of PCOD-


The most common symptoms of PCOD are-

•    Acne
•    Irregular periods. Some women may have no periods while others may have heavy bleeding.
•    Extra growth of hair on the face and body
•    Thinning hair on the scalp
•    Weight gain and difficulty in losing weight
•    Fertility problems
•    Depression

Treatment for PCOD-

I think now you are well familiar with Polycystic ovarian disease and treatment. Shah hospital, Laparoscopic and art centre is known to offer the best treatment for PCOD. You can also go there to get the treatment at an affordable rate. Timely treatment can reduce symptoms and help avoid any serious complication in future. There are some common general surgery procedures which can be done to treat this problem.  One such surgical procedure is ovarian cystectomy which involves the removal of ovarian cysts to protect the ovary. Adhesiolysis is another procedure which is performed to make ovary or tube free from adhesions to improve fertility. Apart from treatment, regular exercise, healthy diet, and weight control are important.

•    So, try to remain fit and do the workout.
•    Eat heart-healthy foods. Limit the intake of foods high in saturated fat.
•    Manage your weight. It will help your hormone to remain in balance.
•    Women who smoke are likely to have high androgen level. Stop smoking if you are a regular smoker.

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