PCOD - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

 PCOD - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Difference between PCOD and PCOS
PCOS and PCOD are diseases that involve our ovaries and hormones

PCOD - Polycystic Ovarian Disease:
is a condition in which ovaries produce many immature or partially mature eggs, this happens due to poor lifestyle, obesity, stress and hormonal imbalance.

PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome :
is a metabolic disorder and a more severe form of PCOD can lead to an ovulation where ovaries stop releasing eggs.

PCOS is more severe than PCOD.

PCOD
PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is a medical condition in which the woman's ovaries produce immature or partially mature eggs in large numbers and over the time these become cysts in ovaries.

It is detected often when women find trouble getting pregnant but it often begins soon after the first menstrual episode, i.e., 11-12 years. It can also develop in 20-30 years of age.

CAUSES OF PCOD
The cause of PCOD is still unknown.
However, the association of PCOD with few reasons are :

1. low-grade inflammation

- Accumulation of Visceral Fat
- chronic inflammation causes the ovaries to make excess testosterone resulting into physical symptoms and issues with ovulation.
Signs of inflammation :
headaches,
joint pain,
unexplained fatigue,
skin issues like eczema and
bowel issues like IBS

2. excess insulin levels - hyper insuli nemia

Insulin hormone : Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets. It allows the glucose in the body to enter the cells through cell receptors.

This way it CONTROLS THE GLUCOSE LEVELS in our bodies.
It is the main aNABOLIC HORMONE of the human body that regulates the metabolism of Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat.

Its function is to allow and regulate the absorption of glucose from the blood into Liver, Fat and Skeletal Muscles.

Reason for high Insulin is INSULIN RESISTANCE
A) Body does not utilise insulin properly - body doesn't respond well to the effect of insulin.
B) Rise in blood sugar
C) Pancreas produces more insulin to utilise blood Glucose in order to compensate for the same.
D) Can lead to type 2 Diabetes

Symptoms to understand you have High Insulin Levels -
1. Frequent and intensive hunger.

2. Excess cravings for sugar.

3. Weight gain, especially around the waist, forming an apple shape.

4. Fatigue.

5. Lack of motivation or focus.

6. Anxiety and panic.

3. Excess Androgen Levels -
Androgens are Male hormones. Women also produce a small amount.

Androgen hormones : hormones that contribute to growth and reproduction in both men and women.

Production of male hormones (Hyper androgenism) in high quantities leads to PCOD.

4. Genetics
Genes Involved in Ovarian and Adrenal Steroidogenesis.
Several genes are found to be associated with the elevated levels of Androgen Hormones.

5. Early age of menarche
Menarche - > first occurrence of menstruation

6. Unhealthy lifestyle (food, workout, sleep, stress etc)

7. Pollution -
Socio Economic Status and Geography, Food | exposure to Environmental and Food Toxins.

CURE OF PCOD
Weight loss - May lead to Insulin and Androgen balance.
Limit Carbohydrate - high carbs = high insulin and high stress.
Regular Workout - lower insulin levels, low stress and anxiety, manage Panic disorders.

PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman's hormone levels. Women with PCOS produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones.

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