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How are symptoms of PCOD and insulin resistance related?
short by / on Saturday, 6 December, 2025
In PCOD, insulin resistance reduces the body's insulin sensitivity, upsetting appetite signals and disturbing androgen balance. As highlighted by Dr Neha, this endocrine-metabolic disruption fuels weight gain, irregular cycles and insulin overload, showing how metabolic dysfunction can intensify overall symptom severity.