Insulin resistance doesn’t just affect blood sugar — it’s tied to metabolic syndrome, which increases your risk for heart disease, stroke, fatty liver disease, and even certain cancers.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women of reproductive age, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. At its core, PCOS is a hormone and metabolic imbalance — your ovaries produce an excess of androgens (male hormones) such as testosterone.