PCOD
- Polycystic ovarian disease is a medical condition affecting the ovulation process in the menstrual cycle. The main cause for PCOD is due to hormonal imbalance causing formation of multiple cysts inside the ovary resulting in irregular menstrual bleeding and infertility.
Causes for Polycystic ovarian disease
Hormonal imbalance remains as the major cause for PCOD and these include:
- High levels of testosterone (male hormone)
- High levels of luteinizing hormone
- High levels of prolactin
- High level of insulin
- Low level of sex hormones
- Overweight
