ABSTRACT

The PCOS is anendocrine disorder characterized by elevated androgen level. The main defects in PCOS is ovarian function, insulin secretion and action. It manifests heavy bleeding, acne, weight gain, hirsutism and darkening of skin. The hormone involved in PCOS is FSH and LH and they are glycoprotein polypeptide hormone. FSH is responsible for androgen production and LH is responsible for progesterone production. Obesity plays are major role in PCOS and which results in metabolic disturbances. The factors involved in PCOS are genetic factors, environmental factors and endocrine factors. The drug used in treatment for PCOS is metformin, clomiphene and spironolactone. Key words: follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, hyperandrogenism, hyperinsulinemia
Publication date: 01/04/2022

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.4.6028