PCOD is very common these days.
Many young women come to us with irregular periods, weight gain or acne.
If you are facing this, you are not alone.
PCOD is one of the most common women’s health issues we see at Sankhwar Hospital, Kondli.
With right diagnosis and some lifestyle changes, PCOD can be managed well.
What is PCOD ?
PCOD means Polycystic Ovarian Disease.
It happens when ovaries make too many immature or partially mature eggs.
Over time these eggs turn into small cysts inside the ovary.
This disturbs your hormone balance.
PCOS is a related, slightly more severe hormonal condition.
Most people use PCOD and PCOS together, so dont worry about the exact name.
What are the common symptoms ?
- Irregular or missed periods
- Weight gain, especially around the belly
- Acne or oily skin
- Extra hair growth on face or body
- Hair thinning on scalp
- Difficulty in conceiving
- Mood swings or low energy
You dont need to have all of these.
Even 2-3 of these symptoms together are reason enough to get checked.
How is PCOD diagnosed ?
Diagnosis is not based on one single test.
We usually look at a few things together:
- Your period history and symptoms
- Pelvic ultrasound to check the ovaries
- Blood tests for hormone levels
- Blood sugar and thyroid check, if needed
Dont worry, these tests are simple and can be done in OPD itself.
Cost of workup depends on your case, feel free to ask us for the rate list.
What diet and lifestyle changes help with PCOD ?
- Eat more fiber – vegetables, fruits, whole grains
- Cut down sugar and refined flour (maida)
- Have small frequent meals, dont skip breakfast
- Walk or do light exercise daily, 30 minutes is enough
- Sleep on time, 7-8 hours
- Manage stress, stress makes PCOD worse
Weight loss of even 5-10% can improve symptoms a lot.
Slow and steady change works better than crash diets.
When should you see a PCOD specialist near you ?
If your periods are irregular for more than 2-3 cycles.
If you have unexplained weight gain or hair fall.
If you are trying to conceive and it is not happening.
Please consult us early, in these cases.
Early diagnosis makes treatment much easier.
PCOD is manageable, not something to panic about.
Small daily changes go a long way.
If you have questions about PCOD, or want to get checked, you can always consult us at Sankhwar Hospital, Kondli.
We are here to help, with care and privacy.