PCOD Profile

The polycystic ovary syndrome is a disorder of the endocrine system. With this disease your ovaries generate a large amount of androgen hormone (male hormone, present in the female body as well but in small amounts), and your ovaries will develop many fluid-filled cysts. Menstruation, ovulation, and fertility are all impacted by these factors. To detect whether you have PCOS, it is important to have a PCOS blood test.

The common misconception is that PCOS and PCOD are equivalent. The similarities between the two diseases’ symptoms make this conclusion seem obvious. When compared to PCOS, PCOD is far more prevalent in the general population. In order to treat PCOS, external hormone replacement is required, but PCOD can be managed with a healthy lifestyle alone.

Both diseases can make it hard for a woman to get pregnant, but PCOD does sometimes let women get pregnant. To inquire about how much a PCOS test will set you back, contact a nearby medical laboratory.

For some women, PCOD symptoms manifest themselves on the first day of their period. The typical signs and symptoms of of PCOD are:

• Gaining weight
• Breakouts in Skin and Hair
• Excessive body hair growth
• Inconsistent menstrual bleeding
• Skipped menstruation
• Severe menstrual bleeding