In this podcast, we’re going to talk about PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and why insulin may be behind it. 

Polycystic ovarian syndrome or polycystic ovarian disease is a condition that occurs in females, which involves having too much androgen. Typically males have more androgens and/or testosterone. Women do naturally have androgens, but not at the same levels. High levels of androgens in women can cause polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms:
 • Facial hair
 • More body hair
 • Acne
 • Hair loss (a receding hairline)
 • Deeper voice 
 • Irregular cycles or no cycles 
 • Cysts on the ovaries 

I believe insulin causes PCOS with two different mechanisms. 

Mechanism #1 
The first one involves a hormone from the pituitary called LH. When you increase insulin, you’re going to get a spike in LH, which comes down from the pituitary to the ovaries. Once this hormone connects with the ovaries, it triggers this certain cell called a theca cell, which increases androgens.

Mechanism #2
There is a buffering mechanism in your liver called SHGB. This compound buffers androgens. When you increase insulin, you decrease this compound. Then, you get less buffering and more free testosterone. 

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