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Why Does PCOS Cause Insulin Resistance? A Simple Guide Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects millions of women worldwide. Beyond irregular periods and ovarian cysts, PCOS also impacts how your body uses insulin—the hormone that helps turn sugar from food into energy. Understanding insulin resistance in PCOS can help you manage symptoms better and improve your health. What is Insulin Resistance? Insulin is like a key that opens the door for sugar to enter your body’s cells (especially muscle and fat cells). In insulin resistance, the “locks” on these cells don’t open properly when insulin tries to do its job. As a result, sugar stays in the bloodstream instead of being absorbed for energy. To compensate, your pancreas produces more insulin, causing high insulin levels in the blood. How Does PCOS Cause Insulin Resistance? In PCOS, the insulin “lock” (called the insulin receptor) is chemically altered, mainly through a process called serine phosphorylation. This makes it harder for ins...

PCOD, Obesity & Infertility – Understanding the Link Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is often aggravated by obesity, leading to hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and infertility. Bariatric surgeries have emerged as powerful tools for weight reduction, hormonal regulation, and fertility restoration in obese women with PCOD. Among the surgical options, Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) are most popular.  But which one works best for fertility? ⚖️ Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Roux-en-Y Bypass: Key Differences Mechanism:  Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG): Restrictive (reduces stomach size) Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB): Restrictive + Malabsorptive Hormonal Changes : Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG): Lower ghrelin (hunger hormone) Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB): Strong insulin, GLP-1 effect Weight Loss:  Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG): 50–60% of excess weight Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB): 60–80% of excess weight Insulin Resistance:  Sleeve Gastrectomy (S...

 🌸 What is PCOD? As we saw in our last post - Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCOD) is a common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age. It causes the ovaries to produce excessive androgens (male hormones), leading to irregular periods, multiple cysts in the ovaries, acne, weight gain, and fertility issues. ⚖️ The Link Between PCOD and Obesity 1. Hormonal Disruption and Weight Gain PCOD causes hormonal imbalances, especially involving insulin and androgens. High insulin levels promote fat storage, particularly in the abdominal area, leading to weight gain and obesity. 2. Insulin Resistance Most women with PCOD suffer from insulin resistance. This means the body’s cells don’t respond well to insulin, prompting the body to produce more insulin. This excess insulin leads to more fat accumulation, further contributing to obesity. 3. Obesity Aggravates PCOD Excess weight worsens PCOD symptoms such as: ⚠️ Irregular menstrual cycles ⚠️ Increased facial and body hair (hirsutism) ⚠️ ...