What are the Reasons Behind PCOD and PCOS

1. What are the reasons behind PCOD/PCOS and what are itssymptoms? First StepIVF PCOS- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOD- Polycystic Ovary deficiency is a very common condition in which women suffer from various menstruation problems. Almost 10% of women of childbearing age (14to 44) suffer from this condition. Here are some important things you need to know aboutit. ItsCauses The causes of PCOS are still relatively unknown but it mostly is caused by two types of hormonalimbalance. Androgen Androgen is a male hormone which is majorly responsible for male features and male pattern baldness, but it is also found in female bodies in some minimal amount. When this amount is increased in the female body they start experiencing abnormal periods as Androgen prevents ovaries to release egg, this further leads to multiple other issues like infertility and ovarian cyst. Insulin Insulin is the hormone responsible for breaking down food into energy in our body, high levels of insulin is caused due to a condition where the body develops insulin resistance as a result of which blood insulin level increases dramatically. This is majorly because of unhealthy eating habits, insufficient exercise and family history ofdiabetes. Its Symptoms Some of the major PCOS symptomsinclude: Irregular menstruation periods, where women suffering from PCOS get fewer periods than normal. Even a woman gets periods more often, for example every 21 days or less. Too much hair growth is also a sign of PCOS, increased level of male hormone androgen causes unusualhair

2. growth on the face, chest and on the back. Other symptoms include acne, weight gain, thinning of hair or hairloss. PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility in women, along with infertility it can also cause many other health problems like Ovary Cyst which is a condition where a sack is developed in the ovaries, weight issues where women may face problem in losing weight, Stress and depression and it can even develop into ovarycancer. But this condition is treatable, however it cannot be completely abolished, it can be controlled with medications. Women can still get pregnant if she is suffering from PCOS if right assistance isprovided. First Step IVF, Vikas puri is a specialized infertility centrewhich provides treatment of PCOS. It is one of the best centers for Treatment of PCOS in DelhiWith experienced set doctors who have years of professional experience in dealing with infertility and sex issue, you can rest assured that you will be getting the best treatment for your problem at First StepIVF.