Insulin resistance and PCOS
TL;DR
Insulin resistance amplifies ovarian androgen production and complicates weight regulation. Strength training + protein + sleep are foundational.
Evidence snapshot
Insulin resistance is central in many PCOS phenotypes; lifestyle and medications target overlapping pathways.
PCOS pathophysiology reviews (reference hub)
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