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Which test is best for a PCOS diagnosis?
Which test is best for a PCOS diagnosis?
Which test is best for a PCOS diagnosis?
FSH and LH blood test will detect PCOS promptly along with an ultrasound.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Is insulin resistance the same thing as diabetes?
Over time, chronic insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes and then Type 2 diabetes if it's not treated or able to be treated.
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Is insulin resistance genetic?
Insulin resistance is also linked to some genetic syndromes, conditions that affect hormone levels and stress levels, and some medicines. Obesity and insulin resistance tends to run in families.
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How to manage the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?
One can manage PCOS by staying active, exercising for 60mins daily and eating low carbohydrate. Research is also suggestive that people with severe PCOS problem can take metformin when advised by a doctor and counter PCOS.
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Does polycystic ovary syndrome cause diabetes?
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
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Is metformin insulin?
Yes, oral form.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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