By Dr. Neha Gera, Homeopathic Physician
PCOD is often discussed in terms of irregular periods, facial hair and ovarian cysts. But in this clinical discussion, I focus on an important underlying connection: repeated sugar spikes, insulin spikes and insulin resistance.
When these insulin spikes continue over time, they can be associated with visible changes such as dark pigmentation on the neck, skin tags and ovarian cysts. The hormonal imbalance associated with high insulin levels can also contribute to irregular periods and excess facial hair.
Repeated consumption of sugar can result in repeated sugar spikes and insulin spikes.
Over time, these repeated insulin spikes can contribute to insulin resistance. In the context of PCOD, insulin resistance is an important part of the metabolic and hormonal picture discussed in this consultation.
The visible signs may appear on different parts of the body.
These can include:
These symptoms should therefore be looked at as part of the larger PCOD picture rather than as completely separate problems.
Dark neck pigmentation and skin tags can be visible signs discussed in relation to repeated sugar and insulin spikes.
In this Short, I explain why these changes should not simply be considered cosmetic concerns. They can be associated with the underlying insulin resistance that is also relevant to PCOD.
Looking at these visible signs can therefore help bring attention to the underlying metabolic problem.
Insulin resistance and PCOD are closely connected in the clinical discussion presented in this video.
Repeated insulin spikes can contribute to insulin resistance. The resulting hormonal imbalance can then be associated with symptoms such as irregular periods and excess facial hair.
This is why addressing only one visible symptom may not address the underlying PCOD problem.
The focus needs to be on the underlying insulin resistance and weight-related metabolic factors associated with the condition.
One of the important points discussed in this consultation is weight reduction.
I recommend working towards reducing weight by at least 10 kg to help control insulin spikes and reduce insulin resistance.
The objective is not simply weight loss for appearance. In the context of this discussion, reducing weight is linked with improving insulin resistance and PCOD.
Excess facial hair is one of the common concerns associated with the hormonal imbalance discussed in this Short.
Many women may consider laser hair removal as a solution for facial hair. However, the point explained in this consultation is that laser hair removal does not address the underlying hormonal cause.
If testosterone levels remain elevated because the underlying PCOD and insulin resistance have not been addressed, treating the facial hair alone does not resolve the underlying problem.
The focus therefore needs to be on controlling the underlying PCOD and insulin resistance first.
PCOD can present through several visible and hormonal symptoms:
The important message from this clinical discussion is to look beyond the visible symptom.
Whether the concern is facial hair, irregular periods, dark neck pigmentation or skin tags, the underlying connection with insulin resistance and PCOD needs to be considered.
Addressing the underlying metabolic problem, including appropriate weight reduction, is therefore an important part of the approach discussed in this video.
About Dr. Neha Gera
Dr. Neha Gera
Homeopathic Physician
www.drnehagera.com
Disclaimer
This article is based specifically on the clinical discussion presented in the accompanying YouTube Short. It is intended for educational purposes and does not replace individual medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment.
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