POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN DISEASE (PCOD)

What is PCOD

Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are one and the same thing. In this condition the female body, in the child bearing age of 15 - 45 years has a hormonal imbalance. The female ovaries produce excess amount of male hormone called androgens which causes the hormonal imbalance. This results in irregular menstrual cycle and multiple cysts are formed in the ovaries. Body weight increases and facial hair come up. In the long run PCOD can cause Diabetes and Heart Disease. PCOD is mostly diagnosed when the female is unable to conceive even after trying for several years after the marriage. An ultrasound examination can reveal the presence of multiple cysts inside the ovaries while the blood tests for hormonal profile indicates the imbalance in their levels confirming the presence of this disease. PCOD is fairly common and its incidence is on the rise in the women during the reproductive age. This is a genetic condition and runs into families but is also triggered by insulin resistance which in turn is caused by obesity. Obesity is caused by improper diet and lack of physical activity. All these conditions can lead to type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Common symptoms of PCOD are irregular periods, heavy bleeding during the periods, facial and body hair growth, acne, weight gain, baldness, dark skin patches and headaches. If you suffer from any or a combination of these symptoms then you should see a gynaecologist immediately to get timely help.

Treatment for PCOD

The best treatment for PCOD lies not in medicines but in lifestyle modification. Change your diet to include more of fruits and raw vegetables. The doctors at Sethi Hospital have developed a diet which not only helps in the treatment of PCOD but also other conditions like obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. In this diet you take all the vegetables available in the market, some seasonal fruits, nuts and seeds. After thoroughly washing the vegetables and the fruits you chop them fine. Add the nuts and the seeds to this and eat all through the day in the raw form. Once you start on this diet your intake of cooked food will reduce significantly and the benefits of the diet would start showing in terms of higher levels of energy which would lead you towards regular exercise and increased physical activity. You would start walking more and doing more of household chores. This would reduce the body weight and the other symptoms of PCOD would also diminish. If the lifestyle modification does not help then medicines would be given and the surgical option of ovarian drilling would be the last option for females who are unable to conceive despite successfully doing all the above things. The PCOD clinic at Sethi hospital provides holistic treatment for PCOD including the services of Gynaecologists, Dieticians, Physical Therapists, Diabetologist and infertility specialists.

Best Doctors and Cost

Dr Pushpa Sethi and her team has huge experience in the treatment of all kinds of female hormonal disorders specially PCOD. The costs associated with the treatment of PCOD are mostly in the realm of correct diagnosis. After consultation with the doctor you may be required to do an ultrasound scan and some blood tests. These things would cost you Rs. 8000 - 15000. Once the test results are available and you are diagnosed with PCOD then the treatment begins. Since the treatment lies mostly in diet and exercise, there is hardly any cost. Medicines are rarely used and these medicines are not costly. Average cost per month would be around Rs. 100 - 250. Very few females would require ovarian drilling which would cost in the range of Rs. 45000 - 60000. If PCOD is not treated in time then the cost for treatments like IVF, Diabetes or Heart Disease can run into Lacs of Rupees causing huge financial and physical stress for the patient and the family. The moment you see any of the above mentioned symptoms of PCOD you should consult a gynaecologist or better still should go to a PCOD clinic like the one at Sethi Hospital. The treatment for this condition may last for 8 - 10 months but the results at the end of it would lead of a much better and healthier person.

About Sethi Hospital

Sethi Hospital was setup in the year 1996 by the doctor couple of Dr. Ashok Sethi and Dr Pushpa Sethi in the city of Gurgaon. Initially the hospital offered services in the fields of Orthopaedics and Gynaecology but soon developed into a multi-specialty hospital offering complete range of secondary and tertiary level treatments. In the last 24 years, the hospital has treated more than 12 lac patients throught outdoor and indoor facilities. Sethi Hospital has won the trust of the patients on the basis of ethical and cost effective treatment. Middle class patients who have to self finance their medical treatment, find our pricing quite affordable for the quality of treatment given.

Medical Technology

The state of art cutting edge medical technology deployed at Sethi hospital makes us a complete hospital for your medical treatment. Most of the patients who come for any kind of treatment normally require the facilities of ultrasound, colour doppler, echocardiography and digital x-ray within the hospital. Sethi hospital has all these facilities inhouse which means that the patient does not have to run from one place to another for getting the complete treatment. Inhouse pharmacy and pathology lab ensures that the attendants of the patients getting admitted at the hospital can have the peace of mind and do not have to run helter skelter.

A Professional Medical Team

The team of doctors at Sethi hospital are some of the most experiencd medical professionals in the city of Gurgaon. Almost all our doctors have more than 15-20 years of experience in their respective fields. The doctors at Sethi Hospital are always trying to improve the medical and surgical outcomes and take active part in continous medical education programmes. Our team of doctors are assisted by highly trained paramedics in the diagnostic field. Our Nursing Team efficiently carries out the doctor's instructions and provide compassionate care which speeds up the healing process. The Physiotherapy Team makes sure that your recovery is quick and complete.

Knee Replacement Surgery

Dr A.K.Sethi, Orthopaedic Surgeon at Sethi Hospital is talking about the surgical procedure for replacement of Knee Joints which are worn due to Osteoarthritis. Watch the Video.

PCOD Treatment

Dr Pushpa Sethi, Gynaecologist is talking about the various treatment options available for Polycystic Ovaries - Lifestyle modification, Diet, Medicines and Surgical.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Dr Pramod Prasad, Laparoscopic Surgeon at Sethi Hospital is explaining the advantages of Laparoscopic Surgery over Open Surgery and which are the cases best suited for this minimal invasive technique.