PCOD

PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is a medical condition in which the woman ovaries produce immature or partially mature eggs in large numbers and over the time these become cysts in ovaries. Due to this ovaries become large and secrete large amount of male hormones (androgens) causing infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, hair loss and abnormal weight gain. PCOD can be controlled by diet and lifestyle modifications.

PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Disorder) and PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) are often used interchangeably, but there's a subtle difference:

• Refers specifically to the presence of polycystic ovaries on ultrasound.
• Characterized by multiple small cysts on the ovaries.
• May not necessarily have hormonal imbalance or other symptoms.