"For up to 70% of women with PCOS, the root cause isn't in the ovaries but in how the body processes sugar. This is Insulin Resistance."
High insulin levels act as a signal to the ovaries to produce more androgens (testosterone), leading to acne, hair growth, and stalled ovulation.
Standard glucose tests often miss this. HOMA-IR is a calculation looking at the relationship between fasting insulin and glucose, showing how hard the pancreas is working.
Insulin is a storage hormone; high levels 'lock' fat cells, making weight loss exceptionally difficult regardless of calories.
The Chain Reaction
- Ovulatory Issues High insulin prevents follicles from maturing.
- Androgen Excess Driver behind acne, hirsutism, and thinning hair.
- Weight Management Chronically high insulin makes weight loss difficult.
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Navigating these symptoms can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. The Florya app was designed to help you decode your body’s signals by tracking your symptom patterns and identifying potential red flags early on.
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