New about the pathogenesis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age that is characterized by reproductive and metabolic disorders. Mental issues, hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction, ovarian dysfunction, mitochondrial dysfunction, obesity, and vitamin D deficiency account for infertility in PCOS. This paper reviews recent studies on pathogenesis and treatment approaches to this disease. Recognized therapeutic modalities for PCOS are addressed, i.e., rational diet, combined hormonal contraceptives, ovulation induction using clomiphene citrate and/or metformin, ovarian drilling, assisted reproductive technology, and alternative approaches (e.g., herbal therapy, traditional Chinese medicine, vitamin D, coenzyme Q, salubrinal, and the combination of simvastatin and metformin). Inositols are a promising therapeutic modality that improves menstrual and reproductive function (presumably via their impact on carbonic and lipid metabolism) and the quality of oocytes and embryos. KEYWORDS: polycystic ovary syndrome, pathogenesis, treatment, myo-inositol, ovulation induction, drilling, combined oral contraceptives, lifestyle changes. FOR CITATION: Artymuk N.V., Tachkova O.A. New about the pathogenesis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. Russian Journal of Woman and Child Health. 2021;4(1):17–22. DOI: 10.32364/2618-8430-2021-4-1-17-22.