{"id":871,"date":"2018-06-09T14:22:23","date_gmt":"2018-06-09T08:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/?p=871"},"modified":"2022-10-20T12:33:59","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T07:03:59","slug":"pcod-heres-need-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/pcod-heres-need-know\/","title":{"rendered":"PCOD \u2013 here\u2019s what you need to know!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\">\u201cPCOD\u201d; you\u2019ve possibly heard the abbreviation being used quite frequently. While we know that it is a disorder associated with menstruation, we don\u2019t realise how common it is. More often than not, PCOD\/PCOS goes undetected for a long period of time due to a lack of awareness. We\u2019ve penned down everything you need to know about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\">Read on and don\u2019t forget to share the information!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-pcod\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>What is PCOD?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\">The full form of PCOS is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. PCOD or PCOS is caused due to an imbalance in reproductive hormones. As part of a healthy menstrual cycle, an egg created by the ovaries is released every month. With PCOS, the egg may not develop as it should or it may not be released during&nbsp;ovulation&nbsp;as it should be. PCOD causes the ovaries to develop multiple, small cysts on the ovaries, hence the name \u2013 Polycystic Ovary Disorder\/Syndrome. It is the most common cause of irregular periods, insulin resistance and infertility in women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-872\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Picture1-300x169.png\" alt=\"PCOD period cramps\" class=\"wp-image-872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Picture1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Picture1-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Picture1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>PCOD<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\">Image Source:&nbsp;Wetasy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-common-is-it\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>How common is it?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\">One out of 10 women in India have PCOD, six out of ten of which are teenage girls. Due to a lack of education and awareness in the country, PCOD\/PCOS often goes undetected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-causes-pcod\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>What causes PCOD?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\">The exact causes of PCOD are still unknown. While genes do play a role, an unhealthy lifestyle, an unsuitable diet and lack of regular exercise contribute towards increasing the risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-you-know-if-you-have-pcod-pcos\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>How do you know if you have PCOD\/PCOS?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\">Since the spectrum of symptoms is very broad, make sure to consult a doctor if you\u2019re experiencing any of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:15px\"><li>Irregular periods<\/li><li>Extremely heavy or light flow during menstruation<\/li><li>Weight gain<\/li><li>Excessive body hair<\/li><li>Thinning hair or hair loss on the scalp<\/li><li>Acne<\/li><li>Regular headaches<\/li><li>Pelvic pain<\/li><li>Problems with sleep<\/li><li>Rapid mood changes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-treatment-for-pcod\" style=\"font-size:15px\"><strong>What is the treatment for PCOD?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\">Consulting a gynecologist is the first and most important step. While PCOD\/PCOS is not completely curable, early detection is key. Various steps can be taken to control the symptoms in order to make it more manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\">We hope this post helps you understand PCOS better. If you feel like you\u2019re experiencing any of these symptoms, your gynecologist is only a call away! Detection is instrumental to control and curb the symptoms and will also improve fertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:15px\">If you have any questions or suggestions for the <a href=\"https:\/\/nuawoman.com\/\">Nua Community<\/a>, leave them in the comments section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cPCOD\u201d; you\u2019ve possibly heard the abbreviation being used quite frequently. 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