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Irregular periodsmay be PCOD check now

Most common problem faced by of women of younger generation is irregular menstrual cycles.One of the most common cause of irregular menstrual cycles is POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a disease with hormonal imbalance.It is a disorder with small cysts on the surface of ovaries and enlarged ovaries

Women with pcos have irregular menstrual periods due to excess androgens.

CAUSES OF PCOD

Exact cause of pcod is not known,but factors contributing to PCOD are

Excess androgen – due to abnormal production of androgens, it also causes hirsutism and  acne

Excess insulin-Insulin is a hormone used to control blood sugars.In case of insulin resistance body produces high amount of insulin which might cause increased androgen production causing PCOD

Low grade inflammation -low grade inflammation stimulates polycystic ovaries to produce androgens that may lead to pcod

Genetic factors

Obesity

SYMPTOMS OF PCOD

Irregular menstrual cycles

Acne

Hirsutism-excess facial and body hair

Hyperpigmentation in body creases like neck,groin

Increased weight

COMPLICATIONS OF PCOD

Infertility

Type 2 DM

Hyperpigmentation in body creases like neck,groin

Gestational diabetes

Anxiety,depression

Increased weight

Cardiovascular problems

Cholesterol problems

Increased risk of endometrial cancer

TREATMENT OF PCOS

Oral contraceptive pills

Metformin to decrease insulin resistance

Medication for type 2 DM

Anti androgens

Life style modifications-healthy diet,regularexercise,weight reduction