Is PCOD a serious problem??

Question

Poly Cystic Ovary

Answer 1

PCOD (which is actually called PCOS because it's a syndrome as the first poster said) is an endocrine disorder and yes, it can cause some serious problems for some women such as insulin resistance which if not treated right quickly could later turn in to Diabetes. Women with PCOS are also prone to the possibility of getting osteoporosis because of not having regular periods (I learned this from my dr just recently when I had to have a Dexa Scan done for a couple of reasons, the Dexa scan is done to check the density of the bones). It has also been said that sometimes women with PCOS are at greater risk for heart disease although some drs and even some in the medical community think of it is as just a cosmetic disorder.

The pill is one way to treat PCOS (one that I use as well), some others treat it by controlling their diet such as with low carb diets and medications that are also used to treat Diabetes to treat the insulin resistance.

To learn more about PCOS check out: http://www.pcosupport.org

Answer 2

Its not serious as in life threatening. It is a condition or syndrome not a disease. The symptoms can be controlled or dealt with.The symptoms are weight gain, acne, hirsuitism (excessive hair growth), irregular menstrual cycles, and problems conceiving. However these symptoms are largely manageable with the use of a Contraceptive pill such as Yasmine and Dianne both with Progesterone levels of 30-35mg. The hormone Progesterone helps with the symptoms. A person with Poly Cistic Ovaries can struggle to lose weight and as a result their self image is affected. Use skin products with citris ingredients to help manage the acne, and the pill will help with this too. It can lead to infertility but it is not deemed so. The symptoms can be managed and there is new information about this condition frequently. Be optimistic it is not so bad.

Answer 3

It's really more of a small annoyance than a serious problem. It's very treatable, even if you eventually want to have a baby and also have fertility problems. Just have regular visits with your doctors and life will be completely normal.
If you do have PCOS, you're not alone - and good luck. :-)