PCOS and weight gain have a complicated relationship. Weight gain can contribute to PCOS, and reducing weight is frequently more difficult if one has PCOS. This is due to the fact that in order to lose weight, you must sustain a certain calorie deficit as well as adhere to a strict diet and exercise regimen. However, due to a condition known as insulin resistance, which has been linked to obesity and PCOS, losing weight has become more difficult. Insulin is a hormone that your body produces and is required for proper metabolism. Insulin aids in the conversion of all the glucose we eat into the energy our bodies require to function. Insulin resistance or impaired insulin sensitivity occurs when the cells of your organs, such as muscles, fat, and liver, do not respond to insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas). Insulin resistance can be temporary or chronic, and it can be treated in some cases. Insulin resistance is widespread among women with PCOS, regardless of their body weigh