14/11/2025
Not PCOS. Not Thyroid. The Hidden Problem? Insulin Resistance.”
Many women are diagnosed with PCOS based on symptoms — irregular periods, acne, hair fall, weight gain, cravings.
But what most don’t realise is that insulin resistance (IR) can mimic the exact same symptoms… even when hormones appear “normal.”
Insulin resistance means your cells are not responding to insulin properly.
So your body keeps producing more and more insulin — and this hormonal imbalance disrupts ovulation, weight regulation, and energy levels.
What makes IR tricky is that it often develops silently:
• sudden weight gain even with the same routine
• tiredness after meals
• cravings for sweets or salty snacks
• dizziness or shakiness if meals are delayed
• unexplained mood swings
This is why some women never feel “diabetic,” but still struggle with fertility, cycle health, and metabolism.
The real issue is not the ovaries — it is how the body handles glucose.
When you fix insulin resistance, you automatically reduce the impact of PCOS-like symptoms.
Cycles become more predictable, ovulation improves, and fertility becomes stronger.
If you’ve been treating PCOS for years without improvement, ask your doctor for an insulin resistance assessment — fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, HbA1c.
The root cause matters. And for many women, the root is insulin, not the ovaries.
📍 For detailed hormonal and metabolic screening, visit OOrkid Hospital.
[Best Gynaecologist Surat, Doctors of Surat, Dr Kaajal Mangukiya, Oorkid Hospital & IVF Centre]
