Is PCOS always insulin resistant?

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delaney056
delaney056 Posts: 475
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I've heard that it is, but I don't know if that's true or not. My doctor never told me anything about me being insulin resistant, but I've been told that insulin resistance must be present for PCOS to manifest.
Help??

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  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,251 Member
    No. But upwards of 80% to 90% are insulin resistant. But there are some that are not, usually nicknamed "skinny PCOS" because you don't have the weight gain issue, but would have polycystic ovaries, possibly cycle issues, excessive hair growth, acne, etc. PCOS is a syndrome because not everyone has the same list of symptoms.
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