It usually results from exposure to an abnormal amount of female sex hormones — or pollutants that mimic these hormones. (sciencenewsforstudents.org)
PCOS arises when male sex hormones are elevated over female sex hormones in the body. (paleoforwomen.com)
Studies indicate that gender differences in psychiatric disorders, including addiction, are influenced by estrogen, one of the primary female sex hormones. (sciencedaily.com)