• Male
• 40 Years
• 28/09/2023

Question

What is the link between PCOS and insulin resistance?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Hema Pratima

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 9+ Yrs

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Women with PCOS are often insulin resistant, their bodies can make insulin but can't use it effectively, increasing their risk for type 2 diabetes

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a TSH Ultrasensitive Test Test or Take a Lipase- Urine (Spot) Test

Book TSH Ultrasensitive Test TestBook Lipase- Urine (Spot) Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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