PCOD and PCOS are often confused, but they are different. Experts explain the key differences, symptoms, and how both can affect pregnancy.

Polycystic Ovarian Disease or PCOD is a highly prevalent hormonal disorder among women today that presents itself through irregular periods, weight gain, acne and difficulty conceiving. This is all ...

PCOD has a destabilising effect on hormones, causing the overproduction of androgen. Androgens reduce the size of hair follicles, make them thin, and force hair into a shorter hair growth cycle.