I think it's definately genetic. I am 1/8th choktaw indian and I get this from my dads side. ALthough I don't think our ancesters were dealing with PCOS at all so I do think it's a lifestyle thing. 200 years ago they didn't have office jobs, fast food, cars (riding horses takes alot more effort) and the same type of stress we have and poor quality food. They lived pure and with nature so I doubt they had insulin issues then. I think the lifestyle has brought the gene out of the closet for those of us with that heritage. |