Multiple small cysts in the ovaries is known as PCOD.

PCOD is also known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) or the Stein-Leventhal syndrome.

When normal menstrual cycle is disrupted cysts occur in the ovaries.

Cause .....Not yet understood completely

Precipitating factors
Hereditary
Absence of ovulation for a long time
Increased levels of androgens and estrogens due to
obesity and overactive adrenal glands

Symptoms
Irregular menstrual cycle(unpredictable)
very heavy bleeding
Putting on weight
Hirsutism (excessive hair growth on the face and body)
Difficulties getting pregnant
Thinning of scalp hair
Acne(Boils on face)

Occult PCOD
In occult pcod women don't have any symptoms or signs
of pcod.But when they are superovulated they over
respond by producing a large number of follicles.
These cysts are detected only when are tests are done after superovulation.

Occult pcod is one of the causes for recurrent miscarriages

Investigations
Blood tests
LH level ( luteinising hormone)
FSH level ( follicle stimulating hormone)
DHEA-S level (dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate)
Ultrasonography of Pelvis

Homeopathic approach
Homeopathy has very good medicines for PCOD.We are able
to dissolve cysts completely.These medicines also help in preventing further recurrences.

Homeopathic medicines
Apis mel,Apocyanum,Aurum iod,Bovista,Bufo,Cantharis,
Colocynth,Lachesis,Lycopodium etc.