Possible Causes of PCOS
The exact cause of PCOS is not fully clear. Researchers think that it occurs due to high levels of certain hormones, which prevents the release of eggs and hormones as usual. Certain risk factors may include:
– Insulin resistance: Approximately 70 percent of people with PCOS resist insulin, a hormone released by the pancreas to convert sugar to energy. It means that cells in the body cannot use insulin as usual. As a result, more insulin is produced, which causes the ovaries to release more male hormones.
– Genetics: Scientists have found that PCOS may run in families. Therefore, you may be at a higher risk if any of your family members have a history of this condition. It is likely that not a single, but many genes, are responsible for the development of PCOS.
– Inflammation: POCS is typically characterized by higher inflammation in the body. Scientists have found that excess inflammation may cause higher levels of androgen, which is linked to many POCS symptoms. [5]
