PCOD is a condition where hormonal imbalance affects follicular growth during the ovarian cycle, causing the affected follicles to remain in the ovary. The retained follicle forms into a cyst and with each ovarian cycle, a new cyst is formed leading to multiple ovarian cysts.

These bulged, fluid filled follicles give a beaded appearance to the ovaries and cause irregular menstrual cycle, hirsutism, etc.

The causes of PCOD lies in the altered and unhealthy diet and lifestyle.