Let’s talk about feeling tired, sluggish and generally not-too hyped up – worry not, this is an all too common aspect of PCOS.
Today I want to look at the reasons behind feeling tired all the time – it’s important to understand your body and why it behaves in the way it does, how else can you work to improve yourself and your situation?
Why am I tired?
Fatigue, or perpetual feelings of tiredness are more and more common in today’s fast-paced world. For women with PCOS fatigue appears to be a common symptom. Although there has been no formal study confirming that fatigue is linked to PCOS in women, there is strong evidence to suggest it is in fact linked. PCOS and fatigue are, in essence, both linked to imbalances of the endocrine system and are characterised by an excess of male hormones (again!) Fatigue is also closely linked to the thyroid and adrenal glands. At the core of these is – surprise, surprise – insulin resistance! Continue reading