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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: is becoming an Epidemic

P C O D

What is PCOS?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorder and is thought to be one of the leading causes of female infertility, obesity in girl & menstrual problems.Women with PCOS are more likely to have a mother or sister with PCOS.

How many women have PCOS?

Between 10 to 20% women of childbearing age have PCOS (12 – 45 years). That means 4- 5 crore women in the India may be affected.

Common symptoms of PCOS include

Menstrual Problem

1. Few absent or delayed period
2. Infertility, generally resulting from lack of ovulation.
3. Very Few can have HEAVY PERIOD.
4. Hirsutism & Acne are due to increase male hormones

Can PCOS be TREATED?

50% treatment is weight control. Even if one looses 5-10 kg - the effect is tremendous . A modern approach to PCOS management is as follows:

Ideal Weight for 20 years old girl of 5 ft – 50kg 5’5ft – 55 kg is ideal.

1. OC pills: In today's time, the modern low dose contraceptive pills have good effect and are used all over the world.
2. METFORMIN? : It is given to patients who have abnormal glucose problem or very obese.

Is it true that PCOS can have long - term bad effects later in life?

Diabetes, increased cholesterol levels and heart disease can occur early , if untreated. The risks of uterine Cancer also increased in PCOD cases.

Dr. Sharda jain , Dr. Jyoti Agarwal , Dr. Jyoti Bhaskar
Lifecare Centre & Lifecare IVF (Viaks Marg)
C- 01122414049

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We have over 3000 cases of PCOD.

Dr. Sharda Jain is organised Annual Cancer Detection Camps in more than 50 sites on 8th December since 2000