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Endocrine & Hormonal Imbalances
Question #15699
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pcod and pcos same - #15699

Rian

I am really confused about this whole thing with pcod and pcos same. Like, I went to the doctor last week because I’ve been having these irregular periods and crazy weight gain. She mentioned something about how I might have one of these, but honestly, I didn't really catch the difference. I mean, do they mean the exact same thing, or are they different? I read somewhere that both terms get thrown around a lot, but when my friend was diagnosed with pcos, she had totally different symptoms than mine. I get these weird cravings too, like really intense hunger, and acne that won’t go away. It’s frustrating! I thought maybe if I understood if pcod and pcos same, I could figure out what sort of diet or lifestyle changes I can make to feel better, you know? If they are the same thing, that would make it easier, right? Are there even different treatments for them? Should I be doing anything different based on what I might have? I appreciate any help on this — it’s like a whole maze!

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