Srinagar, Aug. 8 -- Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) has come across as a growing concern, particularly among adolescent girls and young women, in the Kashmir valley. Over the past several years, healthcare professionals have noticed a steady rise in cases, especially in urban and semi-urban pockets. Though region-specific data remains limited, the surge in hospital visits and consultations points toward a worrying trend. PCOD is a hormonal disorder that leads to the development of small cysts in the ovaries, often disrupting the menstrual cycle and causing complications like weight gain, excessive facial and body hair, acne and infertility. It is closely linked with insulin resistance and an imbalance in androgen levels. The condition h...