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Effects of intestinal flora on polycystic ovary syndrome.

Effects of intestinal flora on polycystic ovary syndrome.

Authors :
Jiayue Liu
Ying Liu
Xiaoliang Li
Source :
Frontiers in Endocrinology; 3/9/2023, Vol. 14, p1-9, 9p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. Its clinical characteristics are mainly oligo-ovulation or anovulation, hyperandrogenemia (HA) and insulin resistance (IR). PCOS is considered to be one of the main causes of infertility in women of childbearing age, and its pathogenesis is still unclear. Intestinal flora, known as the "second genome" of human beings, is closely related to metabolic diseases, immune diseases and infectious diseases. At the same time, mounting evidence suggests that intestinal flora can regulate insulin synthesis and secretion, affect androgen metabolism and follicular development, and is involved in the occurrence of chronic inflammation and obesity. The imbalance of intestinal flora is caused by the abnormal interaction between intestinal flora and host cells caused by the change of intestinal microbial diversity, which is related to the occurrence and development of PCOS. The adjustment of intestinal flora may be a potential direction for the treatment of PCOS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16642392
Volume :
14
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Frontiers in Endocrinology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
162782637
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2023.1151723