Conditions
In insulin resistance the body needs more insulin to control blood glucose. Higher insulin levels increase ovarian androgen production and can worsen irregular ovulation in PCOS. It is managed with nutrition, physical activity and sometimes metformin, and it raises the importance of gestational diabetes screening in pregnancy.
Also known as: insulin sensitivity, metabolic syndrome
Related Australia guides
Sources
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
- Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.