Kayakalpa by Dr. Shruthi Thennati

  By Dr. Shruthi Thennati | Kayakalpa Clinic, Vadodara MBBS, MD, DipIBLM, PgDip Endocrine (UK) General Physician | Metabolic Physician | Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner PCOS Is Not Just a Period Problem Many women are told: “It’s hormonal.” “It’s stress.” “Take pills and it will settle.” But Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is primarily a metabolic condition in most cases. And the most common hidden driver?   Insulin resistance. What Is PCOS Really? PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a condition where women may experience: ✔ Irregular or absent periods  ✔ Acne  ✔ Excess facial hair  ✔ Weight gain (especially abdominal)  ✔ Hair thinning  ✔ Difficulty conceiving But underneath these visible symptoms lies a deeper issue —  metabolic imbalance. The Insulin–PCOS Connection When the body becomes insulin resistant: The pancreas produces more insulin High insulin stimulates ovaries to produce excess androgens (male hormones) Ovulation becomes irreg...