Lőrincz Csanád Endre, Börzsei Denise, Hoffmann Alexandra, Varga Csaba, Szabó Renáta
Department of Physiology, Anatomy, and Neuroscience, Faculty of Science and Informatics, University of Szeged, H-6726 Szeged, Hungary.
Biomedicines. 2024 Mar 1;12(3):560. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines12030560.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder among females of reproductive age with heterogeneous prevalence. It is well known that female reproductive competence depends on the dynamic regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis; therefore, disruption of this highly regulated system leads to fertility problems. Among disruptors, both oxidative stress and inflammation contribute to an increased LH-FSH ratio and a consequent hyperandrogenism. Shifts in this bidirectional interplay between the neuroendocrine system and oxidative/inflammatory homeostasis result in the accumulation of reactive oxygen/nitrogen species and inflammatory markers as well as alterations in antioxidant defense mechanisms. Evidence shows that lifestyle changes, including regular physical exercise, are recognized as the most effective first-line management to reduce the severity of PCOS symptoms. The aim of our narrative review is to provide insights into the mechanisms and target factors of PCOS-related hormonal changes, oxidative/antioxidant homeostasis, and inflammation, and to discuss the effects of exercise, which takes into account various factors, in relation to PCOS. A better understanding of the PCOS-associated hormonal changes, oxidative and inflammatory circuits, as well as exercise-induced mechanisms of action on those targets may improve the quality of life of women with PCOS.
多囊卵巢综合征(PCOS)是育龄女性中常见的一种内分泌紊乱疾病,其患病率存在异质性。众所周知,女性的生殖能力取决于下丘脑 - 垂体 - 性腺(HPG)轴的动态调节;因此,这个高度调节系统的破坏会导致生育问题。在干扰因素中,氧化应激和炎症都会导致促黄体生成素(LH)与促卵泡生成素(FSH)的比值升高,进而导致高雄激素血症。神经内分泌系统与氧化/炎症稳态之间这种双向相互作用的改变会导致活性氧/氮物种和炎症标志物的积累,以及抗氧化防御机制的改变。有证据表明,包括定期体育锻炼在内的生活方式改变被认为是减轻PCOS症状严重程度最有效的一线治疗方法。我们的叙述性综述旨在深入探讨PCOS相关激素变化、氧化/抗氧化稳态和炎症的机制及靶标因素,并讨论运动(考虑到各种因素)对PCOS的影响。更好地理解PCOS相关的激素变化、氧化和炎症途径,以及运动对这些靶标的作用机制,可能会改善PCOS女性的生活质量。