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What is PCOD?

Polycystic ovarian disease is a hormonal disorder that affects women in their reproductive age. An imbalance within the hormones leads to a hormonal disorder called the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD), where women may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs.

What are the symptoms of PCOD?

- Irregular menstrual cycle
- Hirsutism (abnormal growth of hair on face and body)
- Acne
- Darkening of skin
- Polycystic ovaries
- Weight gain
- Skin tags
- Thinning hair

What is the treatment of PCOD?

- Weight loss 
- Diet management and limitation in consumption of carbohydrates
- Regular exercise regularly
- Hormone drugs like estrogen and progesterone
- Metformin
- Clomiphene
- Surgery

What are the required investigations?

- Physical examination
- CBC
- Glucose tolerance test
- Lipid levels
- Ultrasound

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