Will PCOS cause weight gain?

High androgen levels lead to symptoms such as body hair growth, acne, irregular periods — and weight gain. Because the weight gain is triggered by male hormones, it is typically in the abdomen. That is where men tend to carry weight. So, instead of having a pear shape, women with PCOS have more of an apple shape.

Why do women with PCOS gain so much weight?

Insulin resistance is the main cause of weight gain in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Insulin resistance is when some cells in the body do not respond to the insulin produced by the pancreas. As a result, the pancreas produces more insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Does PCOS cause weight gain or vice versa?

In women who are predisposed to PCOS, the metabolic and hormonal issues that are present such as insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism, can lead to weight gain and eventually obesity. Obesity in turn can exacerbate the symptoms of PCOS such as further metabolic issues and reproductive abnormalities.

Do PCOS symptoms get worse with weight gain?

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to be overweight or obese and their symptoms worsen the heavier they are.

Will PCOS go away if I lose weight?

Even a small weight loss will help improve the symptoms of PCOS. Weight loss can restore the normal function of the ovaries and result in normal hormone production. This can in turn lead to improvements in symptoms of PCOS, such as excess facial or body hair growth, acne, scalp hair loss and menstrual regularity.

Does PCOS stop you from losing weight?

Impaired Appetite-Regulating Hormones Another possible factor that could make weight loss and weight maintenance difficult for people with PCOS is abnormal hormonal regulation of appetite and the feeling of fullness. Dysfunctional levels of these hormones may stimulate hunger in people with PCOS.