
29/09/2025
Yes, ๐๐๐๐ (๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ง๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐) can sometimes make you feel unusually tired or sleepy, but itโs usually an indirect effect rather than PCOS itself causing sleepiness. Hereโs why many people with PCOS experience fatigue or sleepiness:
Hormonal imbalance: Fluctuations in insulin, androgens (male hormones), and progesterone can affect your energy levels.
Insulin resistance (common in PCOS): Can cause blood sugar highs and crashes, leading to tiredness.
Sleep disorders: People with PCOS have a higher risk of sleep apnea and poor sleep quality, which contributes to daytime sleepiness.
Inflammation: Low-grade chronic inflammation in PCOS can make you feel drained.
Mood changes: Anxiety, depression, or stress linked with PCOS can also make you feel fatigued.
Period issues: Heavy or irregular cycles can cause iron deficiency, leading to weakness and sleepiness.
๐ If your sleepiness feels overwhelming or constant, itโs worth mentioning to a doctor. They may check your blood sugar, thyroid, vitamin D, ir