PCOD: Causes, Symptoms & Modern Drilling Treatment
Understanding PCOD & How Advanced Drilling Procedures Help Restore Hormonal Balance
PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease) is one of the most common hormonal disorders among women today. It affects menstrual cycles, fertility, weight, skin, and overall health.
With modern medical advancements, PCOD drilling offers a safe and effective solution for women who do not respond to medicines alone.
This blog explains what PCOD is, its causes, symptoms, and how modern drilling treatment works in complete detail.
What is PCOD?
PCOD is a condition where the ovaries produce multiple small cysts and excess male hormones (androgens).
This disturbs:
✔️ Ovulation
✔️ Menstrual cycle
✔️ Hormonal balance
✔️ Fertility
PCOD and PCOS are often used interchangeably, but PCOD mainly refers to ovaries with multiple cysts, while PCOS is a more severe hormonal and metabolic condition.
Causes of PCOD
PCOD is usually a combination of hormonal, metabolic, and genetic factors.
1. Insulin Resistance
High insulin levels stimulate the ovaries to produce excess male hormones, which disrupt ovulation.
2. Hormonal Imbalance
Women with PCOD usually have:
- High androgens
- Low progesterone
- Irregular LH/FSH levels
This leads to irregular or absent periods.
3. Genetic Factors
If a mother or sister has PCOD, the chances are higher.
4. Lifestyle Factors
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Poor diet
- Lack of sleep
- Stress
These worsen weight gain, insulin resistance, and cyst formation.
5. Environmental Factors
Exposure to plastics, preservatives, endocrine disruptors, and pollution may contribute to hormonal imbalance.
Symptoms of PCOD
Women may experience one or multiple symptoms depending on hormonal imbalance.
1. Irregular Periods
Periods may come late, early, or stop for months.
2. Difficulty in Getting Pregnant
Ovulation often becomes irregular or absent.
3. Weight Gain & Difficulty Losing Weight
Especially around the abdomen.
4. Acne & Oily Skin
Due to increased androgen levels.
5. Excess Hair Growth
On the face, chin, chest, or abdomen (hirsutism).
6. Hair Thinning / Hairfall
Androgens weaken scalp hair follicles.
7. Mood Swings & Fatigue
8. Multiple Small Ovarian Cysts
Seen during ultrasound.
If untreated, PCOD may increase the risk of:
❗ Diabetes
❗ Cholesterol issues
❗ Infertility
❗ Endometrial thickening
Diagnosis of PCOD
A proper diagnosis includes:
✔️ Detailed menstrual history
✔️ Physical examination
✔️ Ultrasound to check cysts
✔️ Blood tests to measure hormones, thyroid, sugar, insulin
A tailored treatment plan is made based on symptoms and fertility goals.
Treatment Options for PCOD
Treatment depends on whether the patient wants to conceive or control symptoms.
1. Lifestyle Modifications
First line of treatment:
- Balanced diet
- Regular exercise
- 7–8 hours sleep
- Stress reduction
- Weight management
Even 5–7% weight loss improves symptoms drastically.
2. Medications
To regulate hormones and ovulation:
- Cycle-regulating tablets
- Ovulation induction medicines
- Anti-androgen medicines
- Insulin-sensitizing drugs
If medications fail, PCOD drilling is recommended.
Modern Laparoscopic Drilling Treatment for PCOD
A Highly Effective Option When Medicines Don’t Help
Ovarian drilling is a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure performed to restore regular ovulation in women with PCOD.
How Drilling Works:
During the procedure, the surgeon creates small punctures on the ovarian surface using laser, cautery, or diathermy.
This helps:
✔️ Reduce excess androgen production
✔️ Improve hormonal balance
✔️ Restore natural ovulation
✔️ Improve fertility
Benefits of Laparoscopic PCOD Drilling
💠 Minimally invasive with tiny cuts
💠 Restores natural periods within weeks
💠 Increases chances of natural conception
💠 Reduces dependence on medicines
💠 Quick recovery (1–2 days)
💠 Long-term results providing sustained hormonal improvement
It is especially helpful for women who:
- Have not responded to medical treatment
- Want to conceive naturally
- Have severe PCOD with high androgens
- Experience long-term irregular cycles
Recovery After PCOD Drilling
Most women recover quickly with minimal discomfort.
Post-surgery guidelines include:
✔️ Resume normal activity within 24–48 hours
✔️ Avoid heavy lifting for 1 week
✔️ Follow-up ultrasound as advised
✔️ Begin fertility planning (if needed) after doctor’s approval
Periods often regularize within 4–6 weeks.
Conclusion
PCOD is a manageable condition when diagnosed early and treated correctly.
Modern laparoscopic drilling offers an excellent solution for women who struggle with:
🌸 Irregular periods
🌸 Infertility
🌸 Excess androgen symptoms
🌸 Hormonal imbalance
With accurate diagnosis, lifestyle changes, and advanced treatment — most women experience significant improvement in health and fertility.
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