Causes of PCOS

Till date, the main causative agent of PCOS is unknown. Some research shows that genetics and heredity also play a role in developing PCOS. There are some other factors as well that play a role in causing PCOS in female are:

• High level of Androgen: In normal conditions a small amount of androgen i.e., male hormone is present. But due to PCOS, the cyst is formed over the ovary which secretes a large amount of androgen, which leads to irregular ovulation and this also causes cyst formation. High level of androgen leads to hair growth and acne.
• Insulin Resistance: If the female is insulin resistant, it triggered the ovaries to make and secrete large amounts of androgen. High level of androgen causes irregular menstrual cycle and other symptoms of Polycystic ovary syndrome. Insulin resistance also leads to a high level of glucose in the blood, diabetes, and obesity.
• Low-Grade Inflammation: Due to any chronic inflammation or injury, our immune systems attack because of which WBCs make some substances, this is known as Low-grade inflammation. Research shows that if this low-grade inflammation stays for a long period of time they also developed cysts over the ovaries, resulting in PCOS.
• Heredity: Some research shows that there are certain genes that may involve which lead to PCOS.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a women’s disorder because of the endocrine disorder. As the name suggests, numerous cysts (i.e., fluid accumulated in the sacs) are formed over the ovary. Because of the cyst formation the male hormone i.e., androgen is present in very low amounts but females suffering from PCOS, they formed and secrete androgen in large amounts. Due to the high level of androgen, other female hormones are imbalanced.