DO I HAVE PCOD
If you have two of the following features
Hence, scan feature of PCOD is not always necessary
Acne or hirsuitism
Scan showing PCOD
Irregular periods
Is it worrisome?
Can cause following:
- Weight gain.
- Excess facial hair, baldness.
- Infertility or difficulty in conceiving.
- Irregular periods.
- Long term- risk of diabetes, hypertension and endometrial or uterine cancer.
- risk slightly increased.
FAQs
I am overweight and I have irregular cycles. Is it PCOD?
Not in all cases. Check your thyroid levels and prolactin levels
Doctor, Is my PCOD reduced in scan?
Have patience and be consistent, don’t expect magic to happen in few months
I am slim but has irregular periods. Can it still be PCOD?
Even slim people can have PCOD.
Why do I have PCOD?Even slim people can have PCOD.
Multple reasons:
- Genetic
- environmental influence
- insulin resistance
Can it be treated?
Yes. We have hormonal medications to regularise cycles, reduce acne and excess facial hair
- We give ovulation medicine for conceiving
- But what is the best medicine?
- Its lifestyle changes.
- Exercise…..exercise……exercise
- Healthy diet
TAKE HOME MESSAGE
- Do not panic about PCOD
- Implement healthy lifestyle habits, fibre rich, high protein diet
- Peri-conceptional counselling prior to planning pregnancy
- Measure blood sugars and cholesterol levels if you have PCOS
- Early treatment and lifestyle changes have better impact on long term
health