PCOD stands for Polycystic Ovary. 

You might be suffering from PCOS if you are you trying to get pregnant without success.

 Some women suffering from infertility have large ovaries with follicles that appear like cysts(swellings). This is called a Polycystic Ovary Disease and is a main reason for infertility.

How can I know if I suffer from PCOD?

You might have Polycystic Ovary/PCOS if you have

• A beard or moustache like hair growth on your face
• Irregular periods or menses
• Infertility i.e Trying for baby withour success
• Overweight
• Repeated abortions.

What are the complications of PCOD?

If untreated, it can cause lot of complications like

• Infertility
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Cancer
• Heart problems
• Repeated abortions
• Small weight in babies born to such mothers

How can I get treatment for PCOD?

• First is to find how much overweight you are and then go for Weight loss. You need to do both dieting and minor workout exercises for this.
• Low carbohydrate diet will promote good Weight loss.
• 20 minutes of exercise at least five days a week improves ovulation and insulin levels.
• Ovulation induction can also be done.
• Infertility treatment through fertility drugs
• Laparoscopic surgery called ovarian drilling is also an option for those who don’t responded to medicines.For Irregular Periods & Infertility, your doctor will prescribe tablets.

• The best treatment is timely correct diagnosis and the appropriate treatment. Maintaining healthy lifestyle is very important.

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