#insulin resistance in women

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Learning over Content Consuming | Studying like a PhD In today’s world, we spend an enormous amount of time consuming content—articles, notes, lectures—yet most of it slips away. We retain little of what we learn, and we produce even less. As students and professionals, we tend to absorb massive amounts of information passively: we read, we listen, we watch. But how often do we challenge…

[mishkakagehishka]

I had gynecologist today and somehow the receptionist got me into the pregnancy scheduling rather than ya know routine check for my PCOS

Cue to the very awkward exchange between me and the doctor while still in the hallway, she asked my name and right after "Are you pregnant ?" While I just stared at her very confused wondering if that was a joke when I answered "No ????"

After that I kept trying to not laugh while still on public because the mere notion of ME out of all people getting pregnant despite celibacy sounds surreal

Responding to this while waiting at the gyno again. Two pregnant women before me. Etc etc

But you know what maybe gynos are just like that, it's my third time here, and last time i was here was, what, two weeks ago? And the receptionist again asked me if it's my first time here. Slay, i say💅

[anshulbohre]

PCOS and Diet: Foods to Eat and Avoid for Hormonal Balance

PCOS Warriors! Here’s Your Ultimate Food Guide for Hormonal Balance 💪🍏 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age worldwide. It is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, excessive androgen (male hormone) levels, weight gain, insulin resistance, and ovarian cysts. PCOS can also lead to fertility challenges, metabolic…

[drasmitadongare]

PCOD and PCOS: Causes, Symptoms, Differences, and Treatment

Are you struggling with irregular periods, weight gain, or acne and suspect it might be more than just stress? You could be dealing with PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Disease) or PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), two common hormonal disorders affecting women worldwide. Though often used interchangeably, they’re not the same! This guide cuts through the confusion, giving you clear, updated insights into the causes, symptoms, and how they differ. Discover actionable solutions and treatment options available right here in Pune.

If you’re seeking expert care, look no further than Dr. Asmita Dongare, an experienced gynecologist at Cloverleaf Specialty Clinic and Jupiter Hospital in Baner, offering the best PCOD/PCOS treatment in Wakad, Pune. Let’s analyze PCOD and PCOS to help you regain control of your health and well-being.

Understanding PCOD and PCOS:

PCOD (Polycystic Ovary Disease)

What Happens: Immature eggs form cysts in the ovaries, enlarging them and triggering excess androgen (male hormone) production.

Prevalence: Affects ~33% of women worldwide.

Fertility Impact: 80% of women can conceive with medical guidance.

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

What Happens: A metabolic disorder causing insulin resistance, high androgen levels, and irregular ovulation. Cysts form but remain unruptured, leading to systemic issues like diabetes and heart disease.

Prevalence: Affects 4–20% of women, with severe symptoms

Common Symptoms:

Both conditions share symptoms, but severity varies:

Menstrual Irregularities: Delayed or absent periods.

Hormonal Imbalances: Excess facial/body hair (hirsutism), acne, male-pattern baldness.

Weight Gain: Linked to insulin resistance in PCOS.

Pelvic Discomfort: More common in PCOD.

Causes and Risk Factors:

Genetics: Family history increases risk.

Insulin Resistance: Central to PCOS, worsening androgen production.

Lifestyle: Sedentary habits, processed diets, and stress aggravate both conditions.

How is PCOD and PCOS Diagnosed?

Medical History and Symptoms

A gynecologist evaluates menstrual patterns, weight changes, and other symptoms.

Blood Tests

Hormone levels (testosterone, LH, FSH, insulin)

Glucose and lipid profile (to check for insulin resistance and cholesterol levels)

Ultrasound (Pelvic Scan)

Identifies multiple cysts on the ovaries

Checks for ovarian size and abnormalities

Early diagnosis enables timely treatment and reduces health risks.

Treatment and Management:

1. Lifestyle Modifications

Diet: Low glycemic index foods, balanced carbs/proteins.

Exercise: 150 mins/week of moderate activity to improve insulin sensitivity.

Stress Management: Yoga, meditation, or counseling.

2. Medical Interventions

PCOD: Birth control pills to regulate cycles; metformin for insulin resistance.

PCOS: Anti-androgen drugs (e.g., spironolactone), ovulation-inducing medications (e.g., clomiphene).

3. Fertility Support

Ovulation Induction: Letrozole or injectable hormones for PCOS.

IVF: Recommended if other treatments fail.

4. Symptom-Specific Care

Acne/Hair Growth: Topical creams, laser therapy.

Weight Management: Personalized plans with nutritionists.

PCOD, PCOS, and Pregnancy:

PCOD: Women with PCOD often conceive with minimal medical assistance

PCOS: PCOS can pose challenges to conception due to hormonal irregularities. Fertility treatments like ovulation induction or IVF may be recommended.

Why Choose a Specialist?

If you’re experiencing symptoms of PCOD or PCOS, consulting a qualified gynecologist is crucial. Managing these conditions demands expertise. In Pune, areas like Pashan, Aundh, and Wakad have reputable specialists. Dr. Asmita Dongare, a leading gynecologist in Pune with 15+ years of experience, offers tailored care at Cloverleaf Specialty Clinic, Wakad, and Jupiter Hospital Baner. Her approach includes:

Customized diet and exercise plans.

Advanced fertility treatments.

Regular monitoring to prevent complications

Conclusion:

Understanding PCOD and PCOS is the first step toward managing these conditions effectively. With the right lifestyle changes and medical treatment, women can lead a healthy life. If you are facing symptoms or have concerns, consider consulting a specialist. Dr. Asmita Dongare, available at Cloverleaf Specialty Clinic or Jupiter Hospital in Baner, is highly regarded as the Best Gynecologist in Pashan, Aundh, Wakad, and all over Pune and can guide you through your treatment journey.

Taking proactive steps today can improve your health tomorrow. Stay informed, stay healthy, and don’t hesitate to seek expert advice for managing PCOD or PCOS.

[womenshealthjourney]

PCOS Management with Metformin: Unlocking Benefits and Effective Strategies

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone-related condition that affects numerous aspects of your health and can have implications for your menstrual cycle, fertility, and metabolism. It is often characterized by insulin resistance, where your body does not use insulin effectively, leading to elevated blood glucose levels. This insulin resistance is not only central to the onset and progression of PCOS but also poses long-term health risks. To combat these issues and manage the symptoms of PCOS, one of the most commonly prescribed medications is metformin. Visit: https://bellabeat.com/cycle-symptoms-and-diseases/managing-pcos-with-metformin/

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Can you be insulin resistant while not having diabetes?

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[richarlotte]

Weight Loss Opinion?

Being overweight, especially as a BW, will change the world’s perception of you. When I was 80 lbs overweight and struggling with my self esteem, I was treated as if I were subhuman. Tall, overweight, and dark skinned black women face some of the worst abuse in the community, and it’s really not even close. As black women, we need to be actively taking care of our health, doing what it takes to maintain our bodies, and embracing self care. You lose out on so much when you’re overweight, so much, and the way you’re treated is night and day. Black women face some of the most ridicule and the worst healthcare disparities, and we struggle with so much in this world already; weight shouldn’t be one of those things, and the risks of insulin resistance and T2D are no laughing matter. 

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Hormone Balancing Strategies for Women: The Key to Permanent Weight Loss

Hormones play a crucial role in regulating various functions of the human body, including metabolism and weight management. Hormonal imbalances can lead to weight gain, particularly in women. It is important to adopt hormone balancing strategies for women to lose weight permanently. In this article, we will discuss various hormonal imbalances and the strategies to balance them for weight…

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How to Naturally Balance Your Hormones

Get enough protein. Proteins provide amino acids that your body cannot make on its own and are needed to produce peptide hormones. These hormones play a crucial role in regulating several physiological processes, including growth, energy metabolism, appetite, stress, and more.

Get enough sleep. Sleep is one of the most important factors in hormonal imbalance. The levels of hormones can rise and fall throughout the day due to the quality of sleep.

Exercise regularly. Getting enough physical activity strongly influences your hormonal health. It enhances hormone receptor sensitivity, helping the delivery of nutrients and hormone signals.

Maintain a moderate weight. Weight gain is directly associated with hormonal imbalances. Obesity relates to a lack of ovulation in women. Eating within your calorie range can help maintain hormonal balance.

Eat plenty of fiber. Fiber plays a role in gut health, helping regulate hormones like insulin.

Watch your gut health. Your gut produces numerous metabolites that can affect hormone health.

Eat healthy fats. Healthy fat intake can work to maintain balanced hormones that are involved with appetite, metabolism, and feeling full.

Lower sugar intake. Minimizing added sugar intake can help balance hormones. Eating added sugar promotes insulin resistance, and fructose intake is linked to disruptions in the gut microbiome, ultimately leading to hormonal imbalances.

Reduce stress. Stress can significantly harm the body’s hormones in many ways. Work to decrease and manage your daily stress.

best resource: logic lol but also Barbara O’Neill 💕

[roisinivy]

September is PCOS Awareness month, and I'd like to point out some of the many symptoms people with PCOS deal with everyday...

moon face

excessive body hair, arm, chests, back, face, legs and buttocks

irregular periods

painful periods

extremely heavy periods

constant bloating

mood swings

struggle to lose weight

struggle to gain weight

food cravings

high cholesterol

insulin resistance

oily skin

acne

insomnia

fatigue

sleep apnea

depression

anxiety

tubular breasts

dark and sensitive underarms

skin tags

belly fat

high testosterone

excessive hair loss

thinning hair

pelvic pain

infertility

ovarian cysts

And so much more, as well as having to struggle to even find a doctor who will take any of our symptoms and pain seriously. The medical industry needs to take better care of women, intersex and trans folks with PCOS and Endometriosis.

Our pains are real and we deserve better.

[lizzy019]

what is pcos?? you make it your whole personality lol (not in a rude way, just curious)

Haha yes I kind of do lmaoo I'm glad you're curious anon :)

PCOS is a hormonal imbalance in a woman's ovaries. The ovaries produce certain hormones (estrogen) that makes a woman... a woman.

Women with PCOS typically tend to have issues with menstrual cycles, and deal with (the serious issue being) infertility. Again, this is purely because the hormones are out of whack and don't correlate to the regular hormones being produced by the pituitary gland.

Now, some women including me deal with a lot more issues. A very common issue is excessive weight, more so called visceral fat. It's typically to do with insulin resistance, and it doesn't matter how much working out you do to get rid of it.

There is also a very common symptom which is excessive hair growth. Redirecting back to the hormonal issue, hair is typically founded in testosterone. Especially excessive amounts which means excessive testosterone, which is what the hormonal imbalance is.

I struggle with three of these issues 😭 my periods are so sporadic and crazy. I also am kinda fat and hairy 0.0 body dysmorphia who??

But all in all, it's not a very well studied syndrome. There isn't a cure, and it isn't preventable, but you could take inositol (over-the-counter or prescribed) to help with insulin resistance.

HOPE THIS HELPS, ANON <333

[definitelynoteeee]

The NHS in the UK is just comically bad on this particular disease and women's health in general, like at the time I was told that pcos was a disease of fertility so as a boydyke I truly didn't gaf and didn't know its most serious symptom was insulin resistance and that having insulin resistance basically means diabetes. Also that my menstrual cycle would make me suicidal. To this day the NHS website says that any mental symptoms from pcos are probably due to "confidence issues" from weight gain and hair growth which is so misogynistic it is making me cry laughing. If youre suicidal I'm sure it's just because being a fat woman is the worst thing you can possibly be luv xxxxx