Women’s PCOD and PCOS problems explained in Nepal’s context

Of late, discussions about PCOD and PCOS have been gradually rising on social media private groups consisting of PCOS and PCOD survivors and concerned stakeholders. Still, there is very little understanding of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) among many Nepali women. However, it is a very common health problem, found in every one in 10 women of childbearing age in the world.

Even if some women have known about these conditions, they get confused if PCOS and PCOD are the same. No doubt, both these conditions are related to the ovaries and menstrual problems and cause hormonal imbalance, irregularities in periods, and menstrual cycles. Still, both are different.