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PCOD vs PCOS
Can anyone please distinguish the both in simple words, Thank you in advance! I
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Pcod is a wrong terminology
It's not a disease
The nomenclature has changed to pmos
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Dr. Jigna Nikunj Dalsaniya
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Pune
Now PCOS word changed with PMOS
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Its PMOS now
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
PCOD and PCOS get used interchangeably, but they are not quite the same thing. PCOD means your ovaries are releasing more immature or partially mature eggs than usual, which is common and often settles with weight and lifestyle changes. PCOS is the more specific hormonal condition, where higher androgen levels disrupt ovulation itself, and it tends to affect periods, skin, weight and fertility together, often needing longer term management.
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If your periods are irregular or you notice acne, weight gain or extra hair growth, a hormone panel and a pelvic ultrasound can show which pattern fits you.
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Please see a gynaecologist to confirm which one applies to you, since PCOS needs ongoing monitoring beyond just your cycle.
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