3 Most Common Symptoms Of PCOS And How To Reverse It 〰️ Facial Hair - PCOS is a result of androgen (male hormones) excess, insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia. The research shows that high circulating insulin stimulates certain ovarian enzymes, resulting in elevations in testosterone (both free and serum). Insulin influences the androgenic state by affecting metabolism of ovarian androgens but also by regulating circulating levels of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). Insulin has been shown to lower SHBG (which binds to estrogen and testosterone making them unavailable). Thus, lowered SHBG increases the bioavailability of testosterone to the tissues = PCOS symptoms. (The Textbook of Functional Medicine) 〰️ Ovulatory dysfunction - This can manifest as oligomenorrhea (irregular periods) or amenorrhea (missing periods). Many women with PCOS can experience abnormally heavy, short or long menstrual cycles. 〰️ Polycystic ovaries - Sometimes, the ovaries will form what’s called a “functional ovarian cyst.” A sac forms on the surface of an ovary around a maturing egg. Usually, the sac goes away once the egg is released. If the egg isn’t released or the sac closes around the egg and fills with fluid, it becomes a functional cyst. The term “polycystic” literally means that a woman’s ovaries have multiple small cysts on them. 〰️ If left undiagnosed PCOS can lead to infertility, diabetes, mood disorders, endometrial cancer, fatty liver, sleep apnea, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, high BP and heart disease. 〰️ Fortunately, with some simple (but not always easy) lifestyle and nutrition modifications PCOS can be treated very successfully. 〰️ Check the comments for some simple action items to get the journey started. . . #pcos #polycysticovariansyndrome #highinsulin #hyperinsulinism #hyperinsulinemia #highcarbdiet #livinginstress #womensfacialhair #ovulationproblems #highbloodsugar #eastwesthealing #realfoodgangstas https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv4NrlhgcPH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nduat7g1767t
