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Can Untreated PCOS Cause Insomnia?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Question: Can untreated PCOS cause insomnia?
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
PCIS does not cause insomnia

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concerns about PCOS.

PCOS causes irregular periods, infertility, hair loss etc...

But PCOS does not cause insomnia.

Let me know if you need any more clarification.

Regards
Dr. Soumya
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Soumya (38 minutes later)
What about insulin resistance?
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There is insulin resistence

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Definitely there is increased insulin resistance in PCOS. But not insomnia.

I hope your doubt is cleared.

Let me know if you need any more clarification.

Regards
Dr. Soumya
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Soumya (8 minutes later)
Can any hormonal imbalances contribute to insomnia?
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Hormonal umbalance in PCOS cannot cause insomnia

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Hormonal imbalance as in PCOS are unlikely to contribute to insomnia. Don't worry about it.

Let me know if you need any more clarification.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Soumya (8 minutes later)
My endo wants me on metformin for pcos. I am not diabetic or pre but do have borderline insulin resistance. What side effects does metformin have? My endo says if I continue to eat well & exercise it will help grately w weight loss
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Diet and exercise helps

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for detailed additional information.

Insulin resistance (though not significantly high in laboratory values) and obesity are the main reason for irregular periods in PCOS .

Metformin helps in insulin resistance and there by induced ovulation and regularises cycle in some women. Hence it is advisable to stay on metformin as it helps. There are no worrying side effects of this.

Weight loss if you are obese or overweight will surely help. No doubt about it. Please follow good diet and exercise regimen to lose weight.

Let me know if you need any more help.

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Regards
Dr. Soumya.



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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Can Untreated PCOS Cause Insomnia?

Brief Answer: PCIS does not cause insomnia Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concerns about PCOS. PCOS causes irregular periods, infertility, hair loss etc... But PCOS does not cause insomnia. Let me know if you need any more clarification. Regards Dr. Soumya