PCOS and PCOD Difference: Understanding the difference between PCOS and PCOD is crucial for young girls, as both conditions are commonly encountered during the reproductive age. Polycystic ovary is a term that many are familiar with but often raises numerous questions. These conditions arise due to multiple factors such as lifestyle, dietary habits, genetic predisposition, and environmental influences. This article discusses all the risk factors, symptoms, and causes in detail, addressing your questions individually.
What is PCOS and PCOD?
Polycystic ovary syndrome has more severe and complicated symptoms than polycystic ovary disease such as menstrual irregularity, overweight central obesity is more prominent, increased testosterone (abnormal hair growth on the face, abdomen, and chest), psychological also disturb (Depression, Irritability, and GAD) and increased insulin resistant and infertility is the most challenging problem.
Pcod is only related to ovary disease, which is less severe than Pcos. PCOD patients becoming pregnant is not as challenging as in PCOS.
Key Differences Between PCOS and PCOD
| Feature | PCOS | PCOD |
| Cause | Hormonal imbalance | Lifestyle factors |
| Severity | More severe | Less severe |
| Impact on Fertility | Can lead to infertility | Fertility is usually unaffected |
| Treatment | Requires medical intervention | Managed through lifestyle changes |
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
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Risk factors:
Genetic factors
Having a history of PCOS in the family
Obese
Poor dietary habits
Sedentary lifestyle
Symptoms of PCOS and PCOD
What symptoms are present if you have PCOS?
Irregular Menstruation: Missing or not having menstruation for a long period, sometimes having HMB.
Abnormal Hair Growth: Increase and thick hair on the face or abdomen and chest
hair fall and hair thinning
Weight: Obese, overweight (central obesity)fat more on the belly.
Skin Problems: Hx of acne on the face and back oily skin and darkening of the skin, especially on the fold of the neck, underarms, and groin region, between the legs, and below the breast.
Infertility: Ovulations do not occur so it is difficult to conceive.
Psychological problems: Anxiety, depression, and a negative body image. Being overweight and having abnormal hair growth and infertility can cause social isolation.
Can I have PCOS but not have any symptoms?
Yes, it’s possible.
When patients experience difficulty losing weight and becoming pregnant, they should be aware of their diagnosis and need to consult an obstetrician-gynaecologist.
Causes of PCOs:
There is still no definitive cause for PCOs known. Still, there are some factors involved in this condition such as insulin-resistant development in the body due to an overweight or sedentary lifestyle. The body starts producing more insulin despite already having enough insulin. Increased insulin causes increased androgen levels and worse conditions. So, if your lifestyle is sedentary and poor dietary habits change it before it’s too late. Try weight loss exercises, control calories, and do intermittent fasting.
Effective awareness and really helpful for sufferers..good job
Dr hamna