Everything about PCOD, in plain words.
Start with the first guide if you are new. Each topic has one main guide and shorter ones for the details.
PCOD, PCOS and PMOS
Four names, one spectrum. What each one means and why PCOS is now called PMOS.
PCOD vs PCOS vs PCOM vs PMOS: what the names mean
PCOM, PCOD, PCOS and PMOS sit on one spectrum, from milder to more complex. Here is what each name means and why your doctor decides where you are.
Why PCOS is now called PMOS, and what it changes for you
PMOS is the new official name for PCOS. Learn what the letters mean, why the old name misled people, and what the change means for your care.
PCOD ovarian cysts explained: are the dots on my scan harmful?
The small dots on a PCOD scan are stalled follicles, not harmful cysts. They do not turn into cancer and usually need no surgery. Here is what they mean.
Symptoms
Periods, acne, hair, weight and mood: what each sign usually means.
PCOD symptoms checklist: 8 common signs and what they mean
Irregular periods, acne, extra hair, thinning at the parting, dark neck patches and more. A plain checklist of PCOD signs and when to see a doctor.
Irregular periods and PCOD: what counts as irregular?
A typical cycle runs 21 to 35 days. Learn what counts as irregular, why PCOD changes the pattern, and when it is time to see a doctor.
Missed periods with PCOD: when to worry and what to do
No period for 3 months and not pregnant? Learn why PCOD causes missed periods, why the womb lining needs protecting, and when to see a doctor.
Causes and hormones
The monthly cycle, insulin and androgens, and why PCOD happens.
Why does PCOD happen? Causes, insulin and hormones explained
PCOD has no single cause. Family history, insulin resistance, extra androgens, inflammation and lifestyle feed each other. Here is how the circle works.
Your monthly cycle and ovulation: what happens in each phase
A typical cycle runs 21 to 35 days. See what each phase does, when ovulation happens and why PCOD can delay it or stop it, in plain words.
Hormones in PCOD explained: FSH, LH, androgens and insulin
Six hormones shape a PCOD picture: FSH, LH, estrogen, progesterone, androgens and insulin. See what each one does and what goes out of balance.
Tests and diagnosis
How doctors decide, which tests you may be asked for, and why.
How PCOD is diagnosed: the Rotterdam criteria in plain words
There is no single test for PCOD. Doctors look for any 2 of 3 signs after ruling out other conditions. Here is what that means and what to expect.
PCOD tests explained: hormone, sugar and heart checks
LH-FSH, AMH, TSH, HbA1c, HOMA-IR, lipid profile and more. See what each PCOD test checks, why a doctor may advise it and how to prepare.
Pelvic ultrasound for PCOD: what the scan shows and misses
A pelvic ultrasound looks at your ovaries and womb lining. Learn what the small dots mean, why a scan alone is not enough and what to ask before it.
Treatment
From lifestyle to medicines to fertility care, matched to what you want.
PCOD treatment options: lifestyle, medicines and fertility care
PCOD treatment depends on what you want: regular periods, clearer skin, less hair or a baby. See the step ladder and how each symptom is treated.
Medicines for PCOD: pills, metformin and anti-androgens explained
A plain guide to the medicines doctors may use in PCOD: hormonal pills, progestins, metformin and anti-androgens. No doses, just what each is for.
Acne and hair treatments for PCOD: what helps and how long
Medicines, laser and skin treatments for PCOD acne, extra hair and hair fall. Learn what each does, why it takes 3 to 6 months and what to test first.
Eating well
The PCOD plate, the 5-phase roadmap and Indian food that helps.
PCOD diet: how to eat well with PCOD, PCOS or PMOS
There is no single PCOD diet. See the half-vegetable plate, what to eat more and less, and the small habits that keep blood sugar steady.
The 5-phase PCOD eating roadmap, from reset to keeping going
A six-month, step-by-step way of eating for insulin resistance and inflammation. No juice cleanses, no starving, just less refined sugar.
Indian PCOD diet chart: sample days for veg, egg, non-veg, Jain
Four general sample days of Indian meals for PCOD: vegetarian, egg, non-vegetarian and Jain. Built on the half-vegetable plate, with no calorie targets.
Move, sleep and calm
Small habits that help your cells listen to insulin again.
Move, sleep and calm: daily habits that help PCOD
How movement, sleep and calm help your body respond to insulin and settle stress hormones in PCOD, with a simple week to start from.
Exercise for PCOD: how much, what kind and how to start
How much exercise helps with PCOD: 150 minutes of brisk activity, 2 strength days and a 10-minute walk after meals, with ways to start small.
Sleep and PCOD: how many hours you need and why it matters
PCOD and poor sleep often go together. Learn how many hours help, simple bedtime habits, and when tiredness and snoring need a doctor's check.
Fertility and pregnancy
PCOD and getting pregnant: what to expect and when to ask for help.
PCOD and getting pregnant: what to expect and when to get help
PCOD is the most common cause of ovulation problems, but most women with PCOD do conceive, sometimes with help. Why it can take longer, and the steps.
When to ask for help conceiving with PCOD: 6 months or 12?
With PCOD, ask for help after 12 months of trying if you are under 35, or 6 months if 35 or older. Sooner if your periods are very irregular or absent.
Pregnancy with PCOD: gestational diabetes and blood pressure
Women with PCOD have a higher chance of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure in pregnancy. What that means, and why early antenatal care helps.
Long-term health
Diabetes, heart, womb lining and mood, and how early care lowers the risk.
Long-term health risks of PCOD and how to lower them
PCOD can raise the chance of type 2 diabetes, heart problems and womb lining changes over the years. See what to check and how early care helps.
Metabolic syndrome and PCOD: the 5 checks doctors use
Metabolic syndrome means 3 of 5 signs: waist, blood pressure, sugar, triglycerides and HDL. Learn the numbers and why PCOD makes them worth checking.
PCOD and mental health: anxiety, low mood and getting help
Anxiety and low mood are 2 to 3 times more common with PCOD. Learn why, which signs mean it is time to ask for help, and what can ease them.
Teens and parents
Irregular periods in the first years, and how parents can help.
PCOD in teenagers: signs, tests and when to see a doctor
Irregular periods are common in the first 2 to 3 years after a first period. Learn which signs in teens deserve a doctor's check and how PCOD is assessed.
Irregular periods in teens: what is normal and when to check
Irregular periods are common in the first 2 to 3 years after a first period. See what is usual, which signs need a doctor, and how to track your cycle.
A parent's guide to teen PCOD: what to know and how to help
Worried your daughter may have PCOD? Learn what is normal, which signs need a doctor, how to talk about it and how to support her at home.
Care in Indore and online
How one team treats PCOD under one roof, in Indore or by video.
PCOD doctor in Indore: what to look for and where to go
Looking for PCOD care in Indore? See what a good plan covers, which specialists help, and how PCODXpert at Sahaj Hospital Campus works.
PCOD treatment under one roof in Indore: how it works
One plan shared by gynecology, endocrinology, skin, diet and lab, with tests on the same campus. See how the 3-month and 6-month programmes are laid out.
Online PCOD consultation in India: how a video visit works
Video visits are offered for PCOD care. See what to keep ready, what a video call can and cannot do, and when you should be seen in person.
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