What Causes Pcos?
There are no known causes of
PCOS. Some women may be genetically predisposed to it, although it can occur in
women who do not have a family history of the disease. In modern society,
certain conditions seem to exacerbate the problem. Stress, eating habits and
pollution seem to make PCOS worse. In the body, stress causes the release of
cortisol. This hormone leads to weigh gain, hypertension, diabetes and acne.
Pollution and food additives can also worsen the symptoms because some of the
chemicals mimic hormones found in the human body.
How Does Pcos Cause Weight
Gain?
PCOS causes problems in how
the body uses insulin. This hormone is required by the body to change sugar,
carbohydrates and starches into usable energy. When the body cannot use
insulin, it is known as insulin resistance. The addition insulin and sugar
start to build up within the bloodstream. Over time, they increase the amount
of the male hormone, androgen. Studies have shown that high androgen levels in
the body can cause irregular periods and acne. Androgen can also lead to
additional weight gain and body hair growth. Since the hormone is typically
used to trigger weight gain in the male body, it causes the female to gain
weight like males do-in the abdomen. Unfortunately, increased abdominal fat has
also been linked to a higher incidence of heart disease and other medical
problems.
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