PCOD stands for Polycystic Ovarian Disease, which is a medical condition that affects womens ovaries. In this condition, the ovaries produce immature or partially mature eggs in large numbers, which over time become cysts in the ovaries. Due to this, the ovaries become large and secrete large amounts of male hormones (androgens), causing infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, hair loss, and abnormal weight gain. PCOD can be controlled by diet and lifestyle modifications, but there is no complete cure.

PCOD and PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) are slightly different health conditions, although they sound similar. Both conditions are caused due to hormonal imbalances that disrupt the normal fertility cycle in women. However, PCOS is when ovaries overproduce male hormones (androgens), leading to excess testosterone in females that do not combine with estrogen. PCOS affects female fertility adversely and may result in health issues like diabetes, heart ailments, hypertension, etc. . On the other hand, PCOD doesnt cause any severe health complications and has a lesser...