About PCOD - What is TRUE and What is NOT ??

Most of the people get depressed, when Doctor diagnoses them with PCOD.. I have seen some women justifying overeating and overweight with the tagline of PCOD.. I have a few words about this PCOD weight loss.. Once we get diagnosed with PCOD, we should make ourselves clear in these things..

1. Weight gain may cause PCOD and the same way, PCOD may cause weight gain..
2. Not everyone who have PCOD is OVERWEIGHT..Not everyone has to lose weight..
3. Not everyone who is overweight has PCOD.. Skip advising..
4. Only a very few cases of PCOD needs medication and Ovarian Drilling..
5. Dietary and Lifestyle Changes are must for PCOD..
6. If not properly treated, PCOD has consequences like more weight gain, skin thickening, skin patches, Infertility and  Diabetes..
7. Even if you become successful from PCOD with a proper Diet and Exercise regimen, you need to be careful in the future.. Because, PCOD is a syndrome.. Not a disease..

Consulted Doctor : Dr. K. Kohila MBBS., DGO., (Nagercoil).. Thanks for her time, when I approached her for consultation..

Weight gain may cause PCOD and the same way, PCOD may cause weight gain

You may have got PCOD, because of the weight gain that resulted from an unhealthy eating practice and a satile lifestyle.. The same is vice versa.. You may have PCOD which resulted in a unpredictable weight gain..

Not everyone who have PCOD is OVERWEIGHT.. Not everyone has to lose weight..

Some girls who have PCOD, look slim.. Sometimes slim with bloated belly and sometimes that too not.. Anyways the irregular period, severe bleeding or only spotting, facial hair and skin patches will show up the signs and symptoms of PCOD..

Not everyone who is overweight has PCOD..

Being overweight never implies that you have PCOD.. Luck by chance, you might not have PCOD.. But who know, how it impacts on health ?? Though being overweight is not a good health sign, it does not result in PCOD all the time..

Only a very few cases of PCOD needs medication and Ovarian Drilling..

Once the Doctor says, you have PCOD.. Never get disheartened that it can be cured only with tablets and operations.. If your Doctor suggests to take tablets or undergo an operation, think twice.. Before taking tablets or getting operated, always get a second opinion from another OB-GYN specialist..

Dietary and Lifestyle Changes are must for PCOD..

Whatever may be the percentage of PCOD, you need a change in your Diet and Exercise routine.. Though you are in medication for PCOD, only the medication is never going to help.. And hence, you must include a healthy diet and yogas for PCOD..

If not properly treated, PCOD has consequences than weight gain..

Yes, PCOD is a powerful agent.. It can affect entire health, if not treated properly.. It may result in like more weight gain, skin thickening, skin patches, Infertility and  Diabetes.. These thing will further discourage you and make getting better tougher.. So better is to take action in the beginning..

Even if you become successful from PCOD with a proper Diet and Exercise regimen, you need to be careful in the future.. Because, PCOD is a syndrome.. Not a disease..

My Mom had PCOD a 10 years before.. She got rid off it after a weight loss.. Then for next two years she was following a proper Diet.. Once she got messed up with her healthy practises, she was again diagnosed with PCOD.. This time, the Doctor asked her to follow a PCOD Diet plan, even after she get cleared with it.. So we need to put a PCOD Diet and PCOD Yoga at least once in a Month to continue being healthy..