Among some of the health issues that women face, Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are the two most common problems related to their ovaries and the functioning of their hormones. PCOD and PCOS are many times used interchangeably, but there are certain differences between them. While women have two ovaries responsible for producing eggs every month, they also produce female and male hormones (in small quantities).