Reproductive Health, Embryology and Fertility

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Disease, commonly known as PCOD/PCOS, is an increasingly common disorder affecting women of reproductive age. As the name suggests it primarily affects ovaries, the gonads of female reproductive system. It is usually characterized by multiple small cysts on ovaries, irregular menstrual cycles and excess of male hormones. The perform of ovary is to supply and release egg (ovulation). Alongside egg production, it secretes few hormones necessary for maturation of egg and to organize the womb for implantation.