Compendium of polycystic ovarian syndrome and its relevance in glycation and diabetes

Year 2022, Volume: 39 Issue: 1, 256 - 268, 01.01.2022

Payal Poojari Amruta Padgaonkar Additiya Paramanya Ahmad Ali

Abstract

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine and reproductive disorders observed in women. Its pathophysiology indicates its involvement in plenitude of diseases and/ or disorders. Although the absolute cause of PCOS has not been established, its prevalence in diabetic patients is noteworthy. Glycation and insulin resistance being key factors in diabetes, the present review tries to study their correlation with PCOS. Amongst the available drugs, four commonly prescribed drugs namely, metformin, inositol, thiazolidinediones, and spironolactone have been discussed. The current review also provides insights about usage of M. oleifera and S. platensis as a potential therapeutic agent for symptomatic relief of PCOS.

Keywords

Altered steroidogenesis, Glycation, Insulin resistance, Insulin resistance, PCOS, Diabetes mellitus

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