
The exact cause of PCOS is unknown. Risk factors like genes, insulin resistance, and inflammation have all been linked to excess androgen production.
The exact cause of PCOS is unknown. Risk factors like genes, insulin resistance, and inflammation have all been linked to excess androgen production.
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a hormonal disorder that affects female patients of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have higher-than-average male hormone (androgen) levels. This hormonal imbalance can also cause patients to have a multitude of symptoms.