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==Overview==
==Overview==
The underlying defect in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)  remains unknown, but a [[Hormone|hormonal]] imbalance between [[LH]]/[[FSH]] and [[estrogen]] is mainly responsible for the development of polycystic ovary syndrome. Most studies suggest that more than one factor could play a role in developing Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).


==Causes==
==Causes==
The cause of PCOS is unknown. Most researchers think that more than one factor could play a role in developing PCOS. [[Gene]]s are thought to be one factor. Women with PCOS tend to have a mother or sister with PCOS. Researchers also think [[insulin]] could be linked to PCOS. Insulin is a hormone that controls the change of sugar, starches, and other food into energy for the body to use or store. For many women with PCOS, their bodies have problems using insulin so that too much insulin is in the body. Excess insulin appears to increase production of [[androgen]]. This hormone is made in fat cells, the [[ovaries]], and the [[adrenal gland]]. Levels of androgen that are higher than normal can lead to [[acne]], excessive hair growth, [[weight gain]], and problems with [[ovulation]].
The underlying defect in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) remains unknown and is thought to be multifactorial, but abnormal [[gonadotropin]] dynamics are mainly responsible for the development of polycystic ovary syndrome. It is suggested that more than one factor could play a role in developing PCOS.<ref name="pmid14644808">{{cite journal |vauthors=Strauss JF |title=Some new thoughts on the pathophysiology and genetics of polycystic ovary syndrome |journal=Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci. |volume=997 |issue= |pages=42–8 |year=2003 |pmid=14644808 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid28791858">{{cite journal |vauthors=Bednarska S, Siejka A |title=The pathogenesis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: What's new? |journal=Adv Clin Exp Med |volume=26 |issue=2 |pages=359–367 |year=2017 |pmid=28791858 |doi= |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid19246981">{{cite journal |vauthors=Kassi E, Diamanti-Kandarakis E |title=The effects of insulin sensitizers on the cardiovascular risk factors in women with polycystic ovary syndrome |journal=J. Endocrinol. Invest. |volume=31 |issue=12 |pages=1124–31 |year=2008 |pmid=19246981 |doi=10.1007/BF03345663 |url=}}</ref>
*Increased [[gonadotropin-releasing hormone]] secretion in the [[pituitary gland]] results in increased secretion of [[Luteinizing hormone|serum luteinizing hormone (LH)]] and an elevated [[LH]]/[[Follicle-stimulating hormone|follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)]] ratio.
*Hypersecretion of [[LH]] results in increased [[ovarian]] [[androgen]] production, leading to arrest of follicular development with follicular atresia which may result in multiple cysts formation in the [[Ovary|ovaries]], and [[anovulatory cycles.]]
*[[Gene]]s are thought to be another factor. The genetic component appears to be inherited in an [[Autosomal dominant inheritance|autosomal dominant]] fashion with high genetic [[penetrance]] but variable expressivity in females
*The [[phenotype]] appears to manifest itself at least partially via heightened [[androgen]] levels secreted by ovarian follicle [[theca]] cells from women with the [[allele]].
*The exact [[gene]] affected has not yet been identified.
*In rare instances, single-gene mutations can give rise to the [[phenotype]] of the syndrome.


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'''What causes the symptoms of PCOS?'''The ovaries are two small organs, one on each side of a woman's uterus. A woman's ovaries have follicles, which are tiny sacs filled with liquid that hold the eggs. These sacs also are called [[cyst]]s. Each month about 20 eggs start to mature, but usually only one matures fully. As this one egg grows, the follicle accumulates fluid in it. When that egg matures, the follicle breaks open to release it. The egg then travels through the fallopian tube for [[fertilization]]. When the single egg leaves the [[follicle]], [[ovulation]] takes place.


In women with PCOS, the [[ovary]] doesn't make all of the hormones it needs for any of the eggs to fully mature. Follicles may start to grow and build up fluid. But no one follicle becomes large enough. Instead, some follicles may remain as cysts. Since no follicle becomes large enough and no egg matures or is released, ovulation does not occur and the hormone progesterone is not made. Without [[progesterone]], a woman's [[menstrual cycle]] is irregular or absent. Plus, the cysts make male hormones, which also prevent ovulation.
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Overview

The underlying defect in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) remains unknown, but a hormonal imbalance between LH/FSH and estrogen is mainly responsible for the development of polycystic ovary syndrome. Most studies suggest that more than one factor could play a role in developing Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Causes

The underlying defect in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) remains unknown and is thought to be multifactorial, but abnormal gonadotropin dynamics are mainly responsible for the development of polycystic ovary syndrome. It is suggested that more than one factor could play a role in developing PCOS.[1][2][3]

References

  1. Strauss JF (2003). "Some new thoughts on the pathophysiology and genetics of polycystic ovary syndrome". Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci. 997: 42–8. PMID 14644808.
  2. Bednarska S, Siejka A (2017). "The pathogenesis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome: What's new?". Adv Clin Exp Med. 26 (2): 359–367. PMID 28791858.
  3. Kassi E, Diamanti-Kandarakis E (2008). "The effects of insulin sensitizers on the cardiovascular risk factors in women with polycystic ovary syndrome". J. Endocrinol. Invest. 31 (12): 1124–31. doi:10.1007/BF03345663. PMID 19246981.


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