Perspectives of PCOS Pathophysiology: Exploring the Interplay between PCOS and the Gut Microbiota
Komal Khade,
Roshan Dadachanji,
Srabani Mukherjee
Abstract:PCOS is a gynecological and metabolic concern for numerous women of reproductive age. Its pathophysiology broadly entails hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, and neuroendocrine dysfunction, and is heavily influenced by genetic and epigenetic factors. However, its precise aetiology remains unclear. The gut microbiome is a major endocrine organ and plays a key role in host metabolism through its metabolites which regulate diverse host physiology like metabolism, immunity, etc. Numerous studies have described a… Show more
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