Understanding PCOS vs PCOD: Apollo Clinic Nagaon Guide

Many women in Nagaon confuse Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD), but these conditions differ in causes, severity, and management. PCOD often stems from lifestyle factors like poor diet, inactivity, and stress, leading to immature eggs forming cysts on the ovaries. PCOS, however, is a serious endocrine disorder with genetic roots, hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and risks like infertility, diabetes, and heart disease.

At Apollo Clinic Nagaon in Haibargaon, expert gynaecologists help women navigate these issues with tailored diagnostics and care.

Key Differences

PCOD tends to be milder and reversible with lifestyle tweaks, showing symptoms like slight weight gain, irregular periods, and ultrasound-visible cysts. PCOS brings severe symptoms including heavy acne, excess hair growth (hirsutism), stubborn obesity, and metabolic complications requiring ongoing treatment.

– PCOD: Common, lifestyle-driven, minimal long-term risks.
– PCOS: Rarer, genetic/hormonal, linked to chronic health issues.

Early diagnosis via ultrasound and blood tests at our clinic prevents progression for Nagaon women.

Symptoms to Watch

Both cause irregular cycles, but PCOD features mild acne and weight changes, while PCOS adds androgen excess, fertility struggles, and insulin issues. In Assam’s stressful lifestyles, spotting these early matters—consult if periods skip or hair growth increases.

Our Specialized Packages

Apollo Clinic Nagaon offers comprehensive PCOS and PCOD packages with gynaecologist consultations, USG radiology.

PCOS Package test cabn be done:
– Testosterone (Free & Total), Insulin (F/PP), Blood Sugar (F/PP)
– Prolactin, LH, FSH
– Consultations & USG

PCOD Package:
– LH, FSH, Androgen levels, TSH, HCG
– Fasting glucose
– Consultations & USG

Visit Apollo Clinic Nagaon

Located at A.T. Road, near Axis Bank, opposite Haibargaon High School, Nagaon, Assam 782002—open daily for easy access. Book now at 9287997400 or 9287997300 for personalized care.

Take charge of your reproductive health today with trusted Apollo expertise right here in Nagaon.