women s health issues
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Causes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
What causes polycystic ovary syndrome is not clear. Some evidence suggests that it is caused by malfunction of the enzyme controlling the production of male hormones. This malfunction causes the production of male hormones (androgens) to increase. High levels of male hormones increase the risk of Metabolic Syndrome (with high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and resistance to the effects of 