2014
DOI: 10.9790/0853-13968998
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Contemporary and Traditional Perspectives of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): A Critical Review

Abstract: Polycystic ovarian disease is a lifestyle disorder that has no specific aetiology and manifests as a group of symptoms making its diagnosis difficult. It affects about 30-40% of young girls in their reproductive age in India. The exact cause of PCOS is unknown however it has been linked to hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance resulting in hyperinsulinaemia as well as genetic factors though specific genes have not been identified so far. The sedentary lifestyle, dietary variations, lack of exercise and stress… Show more

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“…Increased stress is also one of the causes of PCOS; stress can disrupt the regular menstrual cycle and lead to hormonal changes, such as elevated levels of cortisol, LH, and prolactin, which alter menstruation, which typically resumes once the stress subsides (11).…”
Section: Etiologymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Increased stress is also one of the causes of PCOS; stress can disrupt the regular menstrual cycle and lead to hormonal changes, such as elevated levels of cortisol, LH, and prolactin, which alter menstruation, which typically resumes once the stress subsides (11).…”
Section: Etiologymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Obesity is popular among females, while they're predisposed to DM, hypertension, lipid unnatural, sleep disturbances, depression, while metabolic syndrome. Endometrial cancer be as well increased via persistent anovulation [7]. The signs from HA maybe have an adult influence on psychological well-being, menstrual cycle disruption, hyperandrogenism, as well as reproductive concerns, obesity, and…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Psychological factors such as stress contribute to raising cortisol and prolactin levels disturbing the normal menstrual cycle. 2 In comparison to healthy women, those who have polycystic ovarian syndrome reported having more anxiety 3 Another psychiatric disorder that can develop from anxiety is depression. Inactive women with polycystic ovary syndrome who don't practise yoga or other forms of exercise are more likely to experience mild depression, according to crosssectional research.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%