Signs of Adrenal fatigue with PCOS: Dietitian explains

From having trouble sleeping at night to hair loss, here are some of the signs of Adrenal fatigue with PCOS.

Published on: Mar 27, 2024 4:53 PM IST

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PCOS is caused by hormonal imbalance when the ovaries are enlarged, leading to small cyst-like formations in the outer edges. Some of the symptoms of PCOS are menstrual irregularity, excess hair growth, acne and obesity. "Adrenal Fatigue is no joke and I remember constantly craving a nap when it’s only been a few hours into the day," wrote Dietitian Tallene Hacatoryan. Here are some signs of Adrenal fatigue with PCOS. (Freepik)

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PCOS and insulin resistance go hand in hand, leading to the inability of metabolising the food properly – this leads to chronic fatigue.  (imago images/Science Photo Library)

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Insulin resistance of the body leads to a stress response, which further makes the adrenal glands produce more Cortisol – this increases belly fat.  (Pixabay)

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DHEA, Adrenaline and Cortisol are stress hormones, which makes us anxious, moody and stressed all the time.  (unsplash )

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Adrenal glands often overproduce Testosterone, which leads to more hair loss and also impairs the stress response of the body.  (Shutterstock)

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The overproduction of stress hormone – Cortisol – makes us exhausted during the day. It also affects our sleep cycle at night.  (Freepik)