Numerous hormonal disorders afflict women, such as Polycystic Ovararian Disease (PCOD) and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), which are best known and mostly confused. Their common features are irregularity of the periods, weight gain, and acne. But they would probably have different causes and long-term effects. Dr. Rekha Agrawal, Gynaecologist at Advanced Ortho Gynae Clinic, sheds some light on the key differences, what symptoms to be alert, and how timely diagnosis and treatment can help lead to a healthy future.