PCOS affects 1 in 5 women of reproductive age in India — yet most are undiagnosed or managed only superficially. PCOS is not merely a gynaecological condition: it is a metabolic and hormonal disorder with serious long-term implications for diabetes, heart disease, and cancer risk. Effective management means addressing insulin resistance — the root cause — not just masking symptoms.
What Is PCOS — and Why Does It Need an Endocrinologist?
PCOS is characterised by irregular periods, elevated androgens (male hormones), and polycystic ovaries on ultrasound. At its core, most women with PCOS have insulin resistance — which drives androgen excess, disrupts ovulation, and causes the full range of symptoms. Treating PCOS effectively means correcting the insulin resistance, not simply prescribing the contraceptive pill.
Insulin Resistance
Fertility Support
Menstrual Regulation
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency
Male Hypogonadism