Insulin resistance has been found in adolescents with PCOS, however, health care providers are not always testing and monitoring for this early in a female’s life. This is the third installment of a 6 ...

Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with insulin resistance and obesity. Recent studies have shown that plasma omentin-1 levels decrease with obesity. Currently, no data exist on ...

Lean PCOS is a type of PCOS that does not involve overweight or obesity. Because of differences in body composition in the types of PCOS, lean PCOS may need different treatment approaches. Polycystic ...

Lean women with PCOS often go undiagnosed because they do not have the classic symptom of excess weight. Lean women with PCOS are at risk for undiagnosed diabetes due to insulin resistance. PCOS can ...

Insulin resistance and hormonal imbalance cause PCOS belly. Managing PCOS belly can include eating a nutritious diet and increasing physical activity. Having insulin resistance with PCOS may increase ...

Systematic review highlights the potential of probiotics and synbiotics in enhancing insulin sensitivity and hormonal balance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Study: Effectiveness of ...

Ozempic (semaglutide) is Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved for type 2 diabetes. It may be prescribed off-label to ...

Dendrobium officinale. Image Credit: HiTecherZ / Shutterstock - Study: The role of traditional Chinese medicine in modulating gut microbiota to alleviating insulin resistance in polycystic ovary ...

Johna Burdeos is a family mom, registered dietitian and freelance writer. Having provided nutrition care to many patients with acute and chronic medical conditions over the years, Johna is passionate ...