Causes of Polycystic ovary syndrome
List of causes of Polycystic ovary syndrome
Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions
(see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Polycystic ovary syndrome)
that could possibly cause Polycystic ovary syndrome includes:
Polycystic ovary syndrome Causes: Book Excerpts
Polycystic ovary syndrome as a symptom:
Conditions listing Polycystic ovary syndrome
as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Polycystic ovary syndrome.
Our database lists the following as having
Polycystic ovary syndrome as a symptom of that condition:
Medications or substances causing Polycystic ovary syndrome:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Polycystic ovary syndrome as a symptom.
This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances
may cause your symptoms.
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What causes Polycystic ovary syndrome?
Causes: Polycystic ovary syndrome:
PCOS is caused by problems with the ovaries from cysts in the ovaries. The ovaries are inhibited from normal female hormone control, resulting in an imbalance with too many male-like hormones. The hormone imbalance causes the symptoms such as male-like hair growth and mild diabetes.
Article excerpts about the
causes of Polycystic ovary syndrome:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): NWHIC (Excerpt)
Eggs grow, develop, and mature in the ovaries and then are released
during ovulation, part of the monthly menstrual cycle that occurs during
the childbearing years. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on
the ovaries when the follicles (sacs) on the ovary that contain the egg
mature, but do not release the egg into the fallopian tube where it would
be fertilized. (Source: excerpt from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): NWHIC)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): NWHIC (Excerpt)
No one knows the exact cause of PCOS, but studies are looking at
whether it is caused by genetics. Also, because many women with PCOS also
have diabetes, studies are examining the relationship between PCOS and the
body’s ability to produce insulin. There is a lot of evidence that high
levels of insulin contribute to increased production of androgen, which
worsens the symptoms of PCOS. Lastly, the medication valproate, used to
treat seizures may cause or worsen the symptoms of PCOS. Switching
medications seems to help the condition. (Source: excerpt from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): NWHIC)
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Ovarian cancer:
Causes and incidence
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Exactly what causes ovarian cancer isn't known, but the greatest number of cases occurs in the fifth decade of life. However, it can occur during childhood. Other contributing factors include infertility; nulliparity; familial tendency; ovarian dysfunction; irregular menses; and possible exposure to asbestos, talc, and industrial pollutants.
Primary epithelial tumors arise in the ovarian surface epithelium; germ cell tumors, in the ovum itself; and sex cord tumors, in the ovarian stroma. Ovarian tumors spread rapidly intraperitoneally by local extension or surface seeding and, occasionally, through the lymphatics and the bloodstream. Generally, extraperitoneal spread is through the diaphragm into the chest cavity, which may cause pleural effusions. Other metastasis is rare.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Ovarian cysts:
Causes
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Follicular cysts are generally very small and arise from follicles that overdistend. When such cysts persist into menopause, they secrete excessive amounts of estrogen in response to the hypersecretion of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone that normally occurs during menopause. (See Follicular cyst.)
Granulosa-lutein cysts, which occur within the corpus luteum, are functional, nonneoplastic enlargements of the ovaries caused by excessive accumulation of blood during the hemorrhagic phase of the menstrual cycle. Theca-lutein cysts are commonly bilateral and filled with clear, straw-colored fluid; they’re often associated with hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma, or hormone therapy (with human chorionic gonadotropin [hCG] or clomiphene citrate).
Polycystic ovarian disease is part of the Stein-Leventhal syndrome and stems from endocrine abnormalities.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Ovarian cancer:
Causes
(Handbook of Diseases)
The exact cause of ovarian cancer is unknown, but its incidence is noticeably higher in women of upper socioeconomic levels between the ages of 20 and 54. However, it can occur during childhood. Certain genes, including BRCA1 and BRCA2, may increase risk. Other contributing factors include age at menopause; infertility; celibacy; high-fat diet; exposure to asbestos, talc, and industrial pollutants; nulliparity; familial tendency; and history of breast or uterine cancer.
Primary epithelial tumors arise in the müllerian epithelium; germ cell tumors, in the ovum itself; and sex cord tumors, in the ovarian stroma (the ovary’s supporting framework).
Ovarian tumors spread rapidly intraperitoneally by local extension or surface seeding and, occasionally, through the lymphatics and the bloodstream. Generally, extraperitoneal spread is through the diaphragm into the chest cavity, which may cause pleural effusions. Other types of metastasis are rare.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Ovarian cysts:
Causes
(Handbook of Diseases)
Follicular cysts are generally small and arise from follicles that overdistend instead of going through the atretic stage of the menstrual cycle. When such cysts persist into menopause, they secrete excessive amounts of estrogen in response to the hypersecretion of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone that normally occurs during menopause.
Granulosa-lutein cysts, which occur within the corpus luteum, are functional, nonneoplastic enlargements of the ovaries caused by excessive accumulation of blood during the hemorrhagic phase of the menstrual cycle.
Theca-lutein cysts are commonly bilateral and filled with clear, straw-colored fluid; they’re commonly associated with hydatidiform mole, choriocarcinoma, or hormone therapy (with human chorionic gonadotropin [HCG] or clomiphene citrate).
Polycystic ovarian disease is part of Stein-Leventhal syndrome and stems from endocrine abnormalities.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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