PCOD (Polycystic Ovaries)
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome(PCOD)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome(PCOD)- A common problem in women Understanding normal ovulation
The ovaries are a pair of glands that lie on either side of the uterus (womb), these are almond shaped and form eggs and release hormones.
Ovulation –simply means the formation of the egg in the ovary. Every month a fluid-filled bubble (called a `follicle`) is formed in the ovary, this follicle lodges the egg. The follicle grows to a certain size and then ruptures releasing the egg. The sperm at this point meets the egg and the embryo lodges itself in the womb.
The main hormones that are made in the ovaries are estrogen and progestogen - the main 'female' hormones. These hormones help with the development of breasts and control the menstrual cycle. Ovaries also release `testosterone` which is a hormone mainly present in males but in very small amounts
What is PCOS?
PCOS is a condition where the following occur:
At least 12 follicles (tiny cysts) develop in your ovaries. (Polycystic means 'many cysts'.)
The balance of hormones that you make in the ovaries is altered. In particular, your ovaries make more testosterone (male hormone) than normal.
You do not ovulate each month and some do not ovulate at all. If you do not ovulate then you do not have a period.