The immune system's role in PCOS.

Mol Biol Rep

Department of Immunology & Microbiology, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.

Published: November 2022

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  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder characterized by irregular ovulation, elevated androgen levels, and polycystic ovaries, primarily affecting women of childbearing age.
  • Recent research suggests that immune abnormalities and chronic low-grade inflammation may significantly contribute to the development and pathogenesis of PCOS, impacting ovarian function and potentially leading to infertility.
  • The article examines the role of the immune system in PCOS, reviews existing hypotheses, and explores the connection between inflammatory factors and the disorder.

Article Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common disorder of the endocrine system. Its main manifestations include oligo-ovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovary morphology (PCOM), affecting women of childbearing age. Although the exact pathogenesis of this disease is still unknown, many factors, including genetic, endocrine, and metabolism disorders, play critical roles in its development. The immunopathogenesis of PCOS has not yet been studied in-depth, but it is hypothesized that immune system abnormalities may play a key role in it. Recent research has shown inflammation's effect on ovulation and ovarian follicular dynamics. Thus, it is suggested that there is a close association between PCOS and low-grade chronic systemic inflammation. As a result, chronic low-grade inflammation is identified as a significant factor in the pathogenesis and development of PCOS, which in turn leads to infertility. As a result, this article reviews PCOS immunopathology, evaluates long-standing hypotheses about the immune system's role in PCOS, and assesses the association between inflammatory factors and PCOS.

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