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Can Untreated PCOS Cause Insomnia?
Question: Can untreated PCOS cause insomnia?
Brief Answer:
PCIS does not cause insomnia
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns about PCOS.
PCOS causes irregular periods, infertility, hair loss etc...
But PCOS does not cause insomnia.
Let me know if you need any more clarification.
Regards
Dr. Soumya
PCIS does not cause insomnia
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns about PCOS.
PCOS causes irregular periods, infertility, hair loss etc...
But PCOS does not cause insomnia.
Let me know if you need any more clarification.
Regards
Dr. Soumya
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
What about insulin resistance?
Brief Answer:
There is insulin resistence
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Definitely there is increased insulin resistance in PCOS. But not insomnia.
I hope your doubt is cleared.
Let me know if you need any more clarification.
Regards
Dr. Soumya
There is insulin resistence
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Definitely there is increased insulin resistance in PCOS. But not insomnia.
I hope your doubt is cleared.
Let me know if you need any more clarification.
Regards
Dr. Soumya
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Can any hormonal imbalances contribute to insomnia?
Brief Answer:
Hormonal umbalance in PCOS cannot cause insomnia
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Hormonal imbalance as in PCOS are unlikely to contribute to insomnia. Don't worry about it.
Let me know if you need any more clarification.
Regards
Hormonal umbalance in PCOS cannot cause insomnia
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Hormonal imbalance as in PCOS are unlikely to contribute to insomnia. Don't worry about it.
Let me know if you need any more clarification.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
My endo wants me on metformin for pcos. I am not diabetic or pre but do have borderline insulin resistance. What side effects does metformin have? My endo says if I continue to eat well & exercise it will help grately w weight loss
Brief Answer:
Diet and exercise helps
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for detailed additional information.
Insulin resistance (though not significantly high in laboratory values) and obesity are the main reason for irregular periods in PCOS .
Metformin helps in insulin resistance and there by induced ovulation and regularises cycle in some women. Hence it is advisable to stay on metformin as it helps. There are no worrying side effects of this.
Weight loss if you are obese or overweight will surely help. No doubt about it. Please follow good diet and exercise regimen to lose weight.
Let me know if you need any more help.
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Regards
Dr. Soumya.
Diet and exercise helps
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for detailed additional information.
Insulin resistance (though not significantly high in laboratory values) and obesity are the main reason for irregular periods in PCOS .
Metformin helps in insulin resistance and there by induced ovulation and regularises cycle in some women. Hence it is advisable to stay on metformin as it helps. There are no worrying side effects of this.
Weight loss if you are obese or overweight will surely help. No doubt about it. Please follow good diet and exercise regimen to lose weight.
Let me know if you need any more help.
If you wish to contact me in future for any query directly you can paste following link in your browser:
http://bit.ly/askdrsoumya
Regards
Dr. Soumya.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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