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.
Causes and hormonesYour 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.
Causes and hormonesHormones 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.
Causes and hormonesInsulin resistance and PCOD: signs, tests and what helps
Insulin resistance can push the ovaries to make more androgens. Learn the signs, the tests doctors use and the habits that help, even if you are lean.
Causes and hormonesIs PCOD hereditary? What runs in families and what does not
PCOD often runs in families, but a relative with it does not mean you will definitely have it. See what family history means and what you can do.
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