What is PCOS

PCOS meaning
Polycystic ovaries syndrome also known as PCOS, is a condition where one may experience irregular periods, failure to ovulate, a higher than normal level of male hormones and outwardly symptoms like hair fall, acne, male pattern baldness and so on.

There is no major difference between PCOS and PCOD. PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a new term that's been used instead of the old term - PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Disease). A syndrome is a collection of symptoms for which there is no clear underlying cause. For eg., Tuberculosis is a disease since a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis is known to cause it. Since the exact cause of polycystic ovaries is not yet well understood, it would not make sense to call it a 'disease'. Therefore, logically it's more accurate to call PCOS. .