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Pathophysiology of PCOS In spite of the ongoing research for better understanding of the morphology, pathophysiology, and therapeutic methods of PCOS, the underlying aetiology of PCOS is still a mystery ( The PCOS shows a marked rise in LH to FSH ratio, increased androgen and AMH levels, and insulin resistance ( Figure 1 ( Figure 1 Symptoms and complications of PCOS The PCOS exhibits its symptoms through various signs that include menstrual irregularities and a number of cysts in the ovary, causing abdominal pain and cramps during periods ( Hirsutism As a result of an increased androgen concentration, the condition known as hirsutism causes an abnormally large amount of terminal hair to grow in areas of the body that are normally bald or have only a small amount of hair growth ( Acne and seborrhoea The sebaceous glands are a type of tiny gland that secretes oil and are found in males and females both ( Androgenic alopecia Androgenic alopecia is a condition in which a person experiences continuous hair loss in a discernible pattern as a result of an increased concentration of androgens as well as secretions of these hormones ( Onycholysis and onychorrhexis Onycholysis refers to the process in which the nail plate becomes detached from the nail bed as a result of an onychocorneal band ( PCOS and associated disorders PCOS patients are at higher risk for several other chronic and serious health conditions such as insulin resistance, obesity, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, hypertension, depression, anxiety and low-level inflammation
