Male Hormones and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Abstract

This study was based on the hyperandrogenism (elevated levels of male sex hormones) and it's relation to POCS. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a widespread hormonal disorder suffered by a woman of reproductive age. It is characterized by amenorrhea, polycystic ovaries, hyperandrogenism and obesity. It is often associated with problems such as excessive hair growth, acne, irregular/less frequent menstruation, obesity, infertility and the possible development of diabetes due to insulin resistance. According to previous researches treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome includes certain medications, daily exercise and herbal supplements.

Table of Content

Abstractii

Introduction1

Statement of the Research1

Description of the Data1

Methodology and Theoretic Focus2

Limitations of the Research2

Findings and Recommendations3

Discussion3

Causes, incidence, and risk factors3

Signs and Symptoms4

Secondary characteristic4

Complications5

Insulin resistance6

Insulin Resistance-related PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)6

Treatment7

Conclusion7

End Notes9

Male Hormones and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Introduction

Statement of the Research

In a human being, various glands are present which secretes a specific hormone. These hormones send out messages from one part of the body to another. A minute quantity of this hormone is required by the body to carry out certain metabolism in an individual. There are two systems that carry out hormonal regulation, endocrine system and Exocrine system (glands with ducts). The imbalance of these problems causes many diseases and syndrome.

Description of the Data

Hyperandrogenism is known to cause polycystic ovary syndrome. The endocrine glands secrete the hormone molecules directly into the blood stream where as the exocrine glands secrete the hormones into the duct from where it flows from cell to cell either by a process known as diffusion or into the bloodstream. Here, our primary focus will be on endocrine glands and how the imbalances of certain hormone causes polycystic ovarian syndrome. Endocrine glands are ductless glands, in order to regulate the body mechanism they secrete hormone directly into the blood. The main endocrine glands include the, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, pituitary gland and adrenal glands. The sex hormones will be a primary concern of this research.

Methodology and Theoretic Focus

As per previous researches a hormone that is secreted by gonads such as ovaries in females and testes in males, is involved in the regulation of sexual functions. These functions include the development of accessory reproductive organs and the regulation of the reproductive cycle. Estrogen and testosterone are examples of sex hormones secreted by these gonads.

These hormones influence the secondary sex characteristics, e.g. pitch of voice, body shape contour, and mammary development.

The main sex hormone in women is Estrogen, but it exists in males in low quantity. It is essential for reproduction and to regulate the menstrual cycle that is why it is found in higher quantity in females. Male sex hormones are also called androgens; the main androgen is the Testosterone. On an average, an adult male body produces about 7to 8 times more testosterone, than an adult human, female body. Females are more sensitive to these hormones. It helps in the development of male tissues such as prostate and testis. It also enhances growth of beard and axillary hairs ...