The hormonal imbalances associated with PCOS cause higher levels of the male hormone testosterone. (functionalhealthnews.com)
Prof. Carlsen explains that a woman with high levels of male hormones is prevented from providing her developing fetus with the proper flow of nutrients. (pregnancy-info.net)
PCOS affects more than one in ten women of childbearing age and is characterised by high levels of male hormones in the blood, menstrual disorders, insulin resistance and obesity. (sciencedaily.com)