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Ovarian Cyst (PCOD) Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis Tips and Treatment

Ovarian Cyst (PCOD) Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis Tips and Treatment

Published: 04 Apr 2022

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Dr. Pooja Mittal

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Dr. Pooja Mittal

Do you aware of "What Is Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD)". Polycystic ovarian, also known as ovarian cyst, disease/syndrome is a hormonal disorder that leads to the formation of multiple small cysts (small sacs filled with water). It is generally associated with infertility, obesity, and certain masculine changes in the body. Read to know the challenges and success rates of getting pregnant with PCOS

What Causes Ovarian Cyst?

Here is the detail of the 5 causes of Polycystic Ovarian disease in women.  

#1 Raised levels of testosterone:

Although all women make small amounts of testosterone; the male hormone increased levels of this hormone can prevent the ovaries from releasing ova/egg regularly during the menstruation cycle.

#2 Raised levels of prolactin and luteinizing hormone:

Increased levels of both these also hinder regular ova production.

#3 High insulin levels:

Increased levels of insulin lead to excessive androgen secretion that interferes with the ovaries' ability to ovulate.

#4 Obesity:

Overweight women are at higher risk since weight gain leads to insulin resistance leading to produce more estrogen by fatty tissues causing ovulation disruption.

#5 Hereditary:

If it runs in family or one&

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