PCOD (Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease) or PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a disease characterized by multiple (‘poly’) cysts (small sacs filled with fluid) in the ovaries. Patients with PCOD have abnormal levels of hormones that result in irregular menses, infertility and certain masculine changes in the body.
PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects one in four women. Normally ovaries make a tiny amount of male hormones (androgens). In PCOD ( Poly Cystic Ovary Disease) they start making slightly more androgens. This may stop you ovulating, getting acne and extra facial and body hair. The body has a problem in using insulin efficiently. When the body does not use insulin properly, blood sugar levels go up. Over time this increases your chance of getting diabetes.