How does insulin resistance affect PCOD? learn
Women, in a rush to juggle all the responsibilities between home and office, often neglect their health. Nowadays lifestyle related disorders have increased a lot in women. In which cases of thyroid, PCOD and PCOS are being seen a lot. If we talk about PCOD and PCOS, then due to this, women face the problem of hormonal imbalance. Apart from this, it also has an effect on periods and fertility. Insulin resistance also has a great impact on PCOD and PCOS and experts know how this problem can increase due to this. Dietician Manpreet is giving this information. Manpreet has done her Masters in Nutrition from Delhi University. He is a hormone and gut health coach.
How does insulin resistance affect PCOD?
Every cell in our body is affected by insulin. Insulin is a hormone, which regulates the level of blood sugar in the body. In the female reproductive system, the ovaries contain insulin receptors. When the ovaries are functioning properly, the insulin level is normal, the secretion of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) is also normal. Luteinizing hormone (LH) is a hormone that helps control periods and the production of eggs in women. On the other hand, high insulin levels in PCOS ovaries increase luteinizing hormone (LH) and the male hormone testosterone also increases. When the testosterone hormone increases and estrogen hormone decreases, the growth of the egg is affected and the cyst starts forming. Due to insulin resistance, the eggs are not able to develop properly and due to this the cysts start growing.
Symptoms of Insulin Resistance in PCOD
If you have PCOD problem and these symptoms start appearing in the body, then it means insulin resistance in the body. Skin tags, acne on the neck and back, skin pigmentation, increased belly fat or fat in the lower body can indicate insulin resistance. Foods that improve insulin sensitivity such as oats, broccoli, sweet potatoes, ginger and cinnamon should be included in the diet.
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