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I have PCOS but my body mass index is normal, should I lose weight to improve my insulin levels?

By Victoria Moliner BSc, MSc (embryologist on CREA).
Last Update: 12/19/2018

Diet and physical exercise to lose weight are general recommendations in cases of PCOS where, additionally, the woman is overweight. If you are already on your weight, you do not need to start a weight loss diet plan. In fact, losing weight can even worsen the situation.

Read the full article on: What Causes PCOS & How Does It Affect Your Body? ( 76).
Read the full article on: How Does PCOS Affect Female Fertility? ( 5).
 Victoria Moliner
Victoria Moliner
BSc, MSc
Embryologist on CREA
Degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences from the University of Valencia (UV). Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Assisted Reproduction from the UV and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI). Presently, she works as a Research Biologist.
Embryologist. Degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences from the University of Valencia (UV). Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Assisted Reproduction from the UV and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI). Presently, she works as a Research Biologist.