Article
Rodent models in polycystic ovarian syndrome: Dissecting reproductive and metabolic phenotypes for therapeutic advancements.
Steroids - 1 Nov 2024
Basak Smarto, Kumar Dixit Amit, Kumar Dey Ranjit, Roy Susmita, Singh Rahul, Nair Parvathy G, Kumar Sanjay, Babu Gajji
Abstract excerpt
The most prevalent reason for female infertility is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) exhibiting two of three phenotypes including biochemical or clinical hyperandrogenism, anovulation and polycystic ovaries. Insulin resistance and obesity are common in PCOS-afflicted women. Androgens are thought to be the primary cause of PCOS causing symptoms including anovulation, follicles that resemble cysts, higher levels...
Topics
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Female
- Animals
- Disease Models, Animal
- Phenotype
- Humans
- Reproduction
- Rodentia
