Title:Analyzing the Challenges, Consequences, and Possible Treatments for Polycystic
Ovary Syndrome
Volume: 23
Issue: 20
Author(s): Sumera Zaib*, Nehal Rana, Imtiaz Khan*, Aqsa Waris and Usama Ahmad
Affiliation:
- Department of Basic and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Central Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
- Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, The University of Manchester, 131 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 7DN, United Kingdom
Keywords:
Polycystic ovary syndrome, gonadotropin-releasing hormone, luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, insulin resistance, cardiovascular diseases.
Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a highly widespread disorder caused by a disturbed
endocrine system. The Rotterdam criteria have classified 4 phenotypes of PCOS. This syndrome has
multifactorial pathophysiology triggered by a disturbed neuroendocrine system, which further produces
abnormal levels of luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, androgen, estrogen, and progesterone,
leading towards the risk of metabolic and reproductive diseases. PCOS is associated with
an increased risk of developing health problems like hyperinsulinemia, diabetes mellitus, hypertension,
cardiovascular disorders, dyslipidaemia, endometrial hyperplasia, anxiety and depression. These
days, PCOS has become a scientific issue due to complex aetiology with multi- complex physiology.
Due to the unavailability of specific medicines, there is no cure for PCOS; however, certain symptoms
could be treated. The scientific community is actively looking for various treatment options too. In
this context, the current review summarizes the challenges, consequences and various treatment options
for PCOS. Various literature reports provide evidence that PCOS can be identified in early infancy,
adolescents and women at the menopausal stage. Most commonly, PCOS is caused by multifactorial
agents, including genetics and negative lifestyle. Metabolic consequences from obesity, insulin
resistance, and vascular disorder have increased the rate of PCOS. This study also highlights psychological
morbidity in PCOS women that have an adverse effect on health-related quality of life
(HRQoL). PCOS symptoms can be treated using different strategies, including oral contraceptive
drugs, surgical treatment (laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD), assisted reproductive techniques
(ART), and Chinese acupuncture treatment.