The malfunction continues after the improper departure of the ovum.

The glands in the woman's body are unable to produce estrogen and progesterone in the required proportions, thus leading to irregular periods.

If this condition persists for long and is not treated in time, it can spread to more and more ova thus causing various imbalances.

Early symptoms of PCOS:

- Irregular periods

- Mid-cycle spotting for a long time

- weight gain

If these signs are neglected, some more obvious signs follow, such as:

- obesity

- hair growth on the face

- hyper-pigmentation - darkened patches of skin

 - severe acne

 - Developing masculine features such as hairy upper lips, hoarse voice and excessive hair loss at the centre of the scalp.

PCOD-related condition like obesity and loss of feminine features can cause psychological problems in the life of young women, hampering the patient's confidence level by affecting their social interactions, and thereby also their career.