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Glossary Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis

regulates stress response through hormone release from brain and adrenal glands

The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis is a complex network involving the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands, which work together to regulate the body's response to stress. When you encounter stress, the hypothalamus releases corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), prompting the pituitary gland to secrete adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which in turn stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, a key stress hormone. This system plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and can impact various bodily functions, including immune response and metabolism.

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research Targets to treat androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome

14 citations , September 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets”

This review discusses potential treatments for androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new findings, emphasizing the importance of individualized antiandrogenic management to minimize side effects.

research Neuroendocrine Determinants of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

19 citations , March 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health”

This review covers the neuroendocrine aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on hormones and neurotransmitters like GnRH and kisspeptin, but does not report new clinical findings.

research Are Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome at Increased Risk of Alzheimer Disease? Lessons from Insulin Resistance, Tryptophan and Gonadotropin Disturbances and Their Link with Amyloid-Beta Aggregation

4 citations , July 2024 in “Biomolecules”

This review suggests systemic changes in polycystic ovary syndrome may increase the risk of neurodegeneration, potentially linking it to Alzheimer's disease through common pathways affecting tryptophan metabolism.

research Diagnosis, Pathogenesis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

4 citations , December 2017 in “InTech eBooks”

This review discusses the complexity and varied symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome and emphasizes lifestyle changes and insulin-sensitizing agents as effective management strategies, but reports no new clinical results.

research Hair cortisol in polycystic ovary syndrome

2 citations , June 2022 in “Scientific reports”

This study found that women with PCOS had significantly higher hair cortisol concentrations, suggesting hyperactivation of the HPA axis may affect metabolic and inflammatory markers in those with elevated cortisol levels.

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