IMPACTS OF HYPERANDROGENISM IN MENACMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME: A LITERATURE REVIEW

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1592792210126

• Palavras-chave: Polycystic ovary syndrome; Hyperandrogenism; Infertility; insulin resistance.

• Keywords: Polycystic ovary syndrome; Hyperandrogenism; Infertility; insulin resistance.

• Abstract:

  Goal: Discuss the impacts of the pathophysiological process of hyperandrogenism in menacme diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Method: Narrative Bibliographic Review carried out in October and November 2022 in the Scielo and Pubmed databases. Of the 370 articles found, 11 studies were selected after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Discussion: The clinical manifestations of PCOS such as ovulatory disorders, infertility, hirsutism, acne, and androgenic alopecia are configured as the pathophysiological impacts of androgenism. Hyperinsulinemia is a condition present in women diagnosed with PCOS and which contributes in different ways to androgen-dependent anovulation. It is believed that irregular menstrual cycles are indicative of anovulation, considered favorable for infertility associated with PCOS. Final Considerations: In view of the expressive influence of the patient's physical conditions, therapies aimed at changes in lifestyle constitute the first management of such a situation.