According to experyt, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and diabetes are closely linked to each other due to shared problems with how the body handles insulin - a hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Let us understand this link to manage both conditions better. New Delhi: Women not only go through a painful menstrual cycle for over a week in their lives but they also experience many other issues like Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (PCOS) and Polycystic Ovarian Disorder (PCOD) have been rapidly increasing among women lately.
PCOS is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are generally present in women in small amounts. Facial hair growth, sudden weight gain and extreme pain during periods are some of its visible symptoms. But according to some research, people with PCOS have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
A person with PCOS is more likely to have insulin resistance which is a major risk factor for this kind of diabetes. In conversation with News9 , Dr Gayathri Karthik Nagesh , HOD & Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, “Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and diabetes are closely linked to each other due to shared problems with how the body handles insulin – a hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Let us understand this link to manage both conditions better.
” Connection Between PCOS and Diabetes: PCOS is a common hormonal disorder in women of childb.