11/09/2025
Normally, after you eat, your pancreas produces insulin which allows glucose (from the food) into your cells so it can be used for energy.
Now, let's use this analogy.
Imagine the body as a house with the body cells functioning as a doors. Insulin serves as the key that unlocks these doors, while glucose from the food eaten represents the person attempting to enter the house.
When a person has insulin resistance, it is likened to the lock on the door of the house becoming rusty or sticky.
Although the key (insulin) remains available and the person (glucose) is at the door, the lock won't turn easily because the cells (the doors) are not responding well to the insulin (the key).
To get the person (glucose) inside, one must jiggle the key, push it harder, and try to force the lock open.
Over time, the body realizes the original number of keys isn't working, so it starts making more and more keys to try and open the door.
This leads to a buildup of keys (insulin), which directly affects the ovaries. This causes the ovaries to produce an excess of androgens, which is the primary cause of many classic PCOS symptoms, including irregular periods, lack of ovulation and excessive hair growth
Addressing the underlying issue of insulin resistance is a crucial part of managing PCOS.
Next, we'll talk about practical tips for making dietary changes that can make a difference in this journey.
