Syndrome X, also called Metabolic Syndrome or Insulin Resistance Syndrome, is a combination of insulin resistance or diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and central obesity. One of the main differences between Syndrome X and PCOS is that both men and women can have Syndrome X, while men cannot have PCOS. Syndrome X involves a cluster of symptoms found within the larger scope of PCOS symptoms - it is this metabolic disorder that contributes most to heart disease. To be diagnosed with Syndrome X, one must have insulin resistance, hypertension, obesity and dyslipidemia. It is possible to have PCOS without having all of these symptoms, and some women with PCOS may not appear to have any of them.
In a previous post, Donna left a comment saying that she has many of the PCOS symptoms but her doctor has told her it Syndrome X not Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The above should clarify the difference for you. Basically you can have Syndrome X and PCOS, but having one does not necessarily mean having the other.
To your good health,
Lisa
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