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PCOD – How does PCOD affect a woman?
PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, also known as Sten-Leventhal Syndrome, is a health condition that affects a woman’s ovaries.
The ovaries are glands( a pair) located in either side of the uterus(womb). The ovaries actually produce Ova (the eggs), which are then released into the uterus once in month during one’s menstrual cycle. Each of the ovum develops in the woman’s ovary from a swelling which is quite small and is known as follicle.
The ovaries produce certain hormones such as oestrogen, androgen and testosterone which is male hormone.
How does PCOD affect a woman?
PCOD affects in the following 2 to 3 ways:
- Every month about 12 follicles develop on surface of a woman’s ovary. This is of course more than usual. These follicles are called cysts and in this manner the disease also gets its name. Poly implies many, Cystic refers to the follicles, Ovary Syndrome. These cysts are fluid sacs in the ovaries are absolutely benign. They are not related in any way to cancer.
- Although one comes across many follicles, they do not mature completely and on account of this no ovum happens to be released. When such a situation occurs the woman does not have periods. In some cases the ovulation takes place sometimes, thus causing irregular periods.
- The balance of these ovaries gets affected. Normally, the ovaries tend to produce higher levels of testosterone.
Causes of POCD
Causes are mostly unknown.
- Genetic.
- Insulin resistance.
- Overweight.
- Increase in luteinising hormone. This causes excessive hair growth as there is an increase in testosterone levels.
Symptoms of PCOD
Different women experience different symptoms and the severity of the symptoms also vary. Symptoms usually develop around the late teens as well as early twenties. In most cases women who experience this syndrome have difficulty in conceiving.
Other health conditions linked with PCOD
- Women can suffer from Type 2 diabetes or become diabetic during pregnancy.
- Sleep apnea.
- Infrequent periods which can lead to cancer of the womb.
- Poor self-esteem or depression.
PCOD is problem concerning the ovaries found in a woman’s womb.
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i too had problem in concieving due to PCOD. Now I have one son who is 3.5 yrs. I took about 3 months treatment (temporary) just to concieve from my gyno… If you speak to ur gyno she wud ask you about ur period history. This is t track the approxmate time when the ovulation takes place with in u. ex: If u get periods every 40 days then ovulation( release of eggs) wud happen the 20th day of ur period. So just when u r nearing 20th day or when u passed ur 20th day ( 2 or 3 days up and down 20th day) u must try fr the baby (intercourse).. so that there are more chances that ur egg meets the sperm…if this doesnt happen first cycle…dont worry…coz first time doesnt wrk every time….u can try in ur second cycle by noting down after how many days u got ur next period… and track the mid time as ovulation time…I tried 3 months and got pregnant 4th time…Please dont lose hope and take ur gyno’s support every month…A gyno may help u to track the Ovulation time by asking u to undergo scanning after erery 7th or 10th day of ur period. Please inform ur gyno when u start ur periods, then shen will tell u to undergo scanning frm 7th or 10th day of ur period to track ur ovulation time fr that cycle. Later she will ask u to try fr baby(intercourse) on that ovulation period. Please keep ur mind and positive stress free (both u and ur partner) for concieving asap….Good luck…(hope tis helps!!)