The PCOS Cycle and Symptoms:
What Happens in the Body: Elevated fasting insulin levels lead to the ovaries producing more androstenedione, which activates 5-alpha reductase and converts free testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
What You Experience: Higher DHT levels result in PCOS symptoms such as unwanted facial hair growth, difficulty losing weight, female pattern balding, extreme emotions, fatigue, and depression.