PCOS and PCOD: What Are They? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOD) are often used interchangeably, but they represent similar conditions that affect the ovaries, hormonal balance, and reproductive health. While they share similarities, including cyst-like structures on the ovaries and hormonal irregularities, PCOS is the more widely recognized term. Both conditions…