Does High Insulin is the reason of PCOD

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Does high insulin is the reason of PCOD. Does high insulin is the reason of PCOD or any other reason

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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham

General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

PCOD/PCOS is a common reproductive endocrine disorder. In Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), excessive amounts of androgens ("male" hormones such as testosterone) are produced by the ovaries. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of infertility, menstrual irregularity, and hirsute (excessive hair growth). Insulin and Oral Contraceptives in controlled amounts is used as a treatment method in PCOS. Known causes for PCOS: - Genetic inheritance - Insulin resistance in which case the cells can't use insulin properly -Obesity can cause inflammation of the body and insulin resistance Exercise and a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy has shown to improve the status of the PCOS.

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