What are the causes of Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD)?
The exact cause of PCOD is not known. Women with PCOD frequently have a mother or sister with PCOD. But there is not yet enough evidence to say there is a genetic link to this disorder. Many women with PCOD have a weight problem. So researchers are looking at the relationship between PCOD and the body’s ability to make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that regulates the change of sugar, starches, and other food into energy for the body’s use or for storage. Since some women with PCOD make too much insulin, it’s possible that the ovaries react by making too many male hormones, called androgens. This can lead to ovulation problems, excessive hair growth, weight gain and acne. What are the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD)? These are some of the symptoms of PCOD. Various combinations of these symptoms can be seen in patients: • Infrequent menstrual periods, absent menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding • Infertility or inability to get pregnant because of not ovulating • In
