✨ Our Impact! 1 in 10 women are diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - a hormone condition that can cause irregular periods, infertility, and other health problems - each year in the UK. Our funded research shed light on the vital role diet and nutrition play in regulating testosterone in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The study found that insulin helps regulate testosterone levels, but some women with PCOS are less able to use the insulin their body makes. These findings have helped shape clinical guidelines to focus on lifestyle changes and insulin-sensitising medications like metformin to reduce levels of testosterone, to help women with PCOS manage their condition and prevent long-term health conditions. The work has also highlighted the need to undertake more research into the underlying causes and health impacts of PCOS, not just its impact on fertility. By advancing our understanding of how nutrition, weight and insulin sensitivity can impact women with PCOS, we have been able to improve healthcare for millions of women with this long term condition. Discover more about how our research is transforming women’s health here: https://ow.ly/kF0250Uu405 #60Years #WomensHealth #OurImpact
