The Public Health Department has launched a specialized Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) clinic aimed at addressing the rising incidence of the condition among women. The initiative seeks to provide timely diagnosis, treatment, and counseling services to women affected by PCOD, emphasizing increased accessibility to medical care.

PCOD, a hormonal disorder primarily affecting women, is associated with symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, weight gain, infertility, mental stress, and various skin problems. Experts have noted a growing prevalence of the condition, particularly among adolescent girls and women of reproductive age, prompting the state government to prioritize focused interventions.

In line with this effort, directives have been issued to district surgeons, district health officers, and municipal health officials across the state to facilitate the clinic’s rollout. The services will be provided by specialists, extending benefits to women in both rural and urban regions.

The new PCOD clinics have been established in all district general and women’s hospitals, as well as in 100-bed sub-district hospitals and municipal hospitals. These clinics will operate alongside existing Menopause Outpatient Departments (OPDs), providing integrated care for women’s reproductive health concerns.

Officials have encouraged women to make use of these medical facilities to ensure effective management of PCOD and its associated health complications.