What is PCOD ?
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PCOD(polycystic ovarian disease)
It is a multisystem disorder in women of reproducing age with ovarian expression of various metabolic disturbances and a wide range of clinical features such as obesity , menstrual abnormalities and hyperandrogesim.
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What causes PCOD ?
The various factors responsible for the development of PCOD are :
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Hormonal imbalance – Primarily happens due to excessive levels of testosterone (male hormone ) which interrupt with the normal functioning of female hormones.
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Genetic
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Dietary habits – Poor nutrition can lead to obesity and poor resistance
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Poor lifestyle
Pathogenesis
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An alteration in GnRH secretion resulting in increased LH secretion.
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A defect in androgen synthesis that results in increased ovarian androgen production.
Clinical features :
Young women
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Central obesity
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Oligomenorrhoea
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amenorrhoea
- Infertility
- Hirustism
- Acanthosis nigra (bluish black discolouration)
- Alopecia ( hair loss)
- Mood disorders
- Acne
What are the Investigations done ?
The test done to confirm the diagnosis are :
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Ultrasound lower abdomen
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Findings seen are : 12 or more follicles placed peripherally. It shows hyperplasia if present
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Hormonal study
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Thyroid dysfunction
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Laproscopy
Management
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General management ;
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Leading a healthy lifestyle can minimize the chances of developing the disease. This includes eating healthy food ,regular exercise ,etc
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Pharmalogical management :
This includes giving hormonal treatment, anti-androgen treatment.
CCUBE HOMEOPATHY has been treating PCOD for the past 20 years.