A Review: Proteins Involved in the Major Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

June 2022 in “ International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) ”

Prajna Bhandary, Prakash Patil, Suchetha Kumari N., Reshma A. Shetty

polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS alopecia hirsutism hyperandrogenism insulin resistance

Studysummary This review examines the role of certain proteins in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new results, emphasizing the potential for future diagnostic and therapeutic advancements. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

The review discussed the involvement of proteins in the pathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a disorder affecting 6.5-18% of women of reproductive age, characterized by symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, obesity, insulin resistance, hirsutism, acne, and alopecia. It highlighted the role of hyperandrogenism in these symptoms and emphasized the need for further research on proteins related to PCOS symptoms. Understanding these proteins could improve the biochemical, physiological, and immunological understanding of PCOS, aiding in the identification of diagnostic biomarkers and enhancing therapeutic approaches.

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