{"id":13618,"date":"2023-04-27T16:17:13","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T10:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betheshyft.com\/healthwatch\/?p=13618"},"modified":"2023-12-11T11:05:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T05:35:57","slug":"is-pcos-genetic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betheshyft.com\/healthwatch\/pcos\/is-pcos-genetic\/","title":{"rendered":"Is PCOS Genetic?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common endocrinal disorder that has a large impact on the health burden of women and is believed to have a strong genetic basis. Despite extensive studies of PCOS, endocrinologists lack a firm understanding of how it originates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While genetics are passed down from previous generations, it\u2019s not always the case with genetic components of chronic ailments. In short, PCOS may or may not be genetic.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A complex ailment like PCOS can be triggered by various factors including \u2013 genes, a combination of lifestyle and environmental factors i.e. lack of exercise, sedentary lifestyle, dietary habits or even exposure to pollution. Although it is fair to say that there does seem to be a genetic component that may be associated with PCOS<\/a>, it has not been specifically described.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more: Lifestyle Tips to Manage PCOS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family Association with PCOS <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And while PCOS does not for sure show a hereditary history as per various reports and research, there seems to be some sort of family association\u2014an estimated 20% \u2013 40% of those with PCOS have an affected family member, usually a mother or sister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The genes that are involved in the production of androgens, specifically ones that lead to high levels of androgens, like testosterone, in the ovaries that make it difficult for the brain and ovary to communicate for normal ovulatory function, are responsible for the dysfunction. There are also other genetic variants that interfere with follicle-stimulating hormones, energy production, inflammation, and insulin production and regulation, which may also contribute to PCOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies on PCOS report various instances of relatives and siblings in families with dominant inheritance. The prevalence of PCOS in first-degree relatives was found in nearly 55\u201360% of several small families supporting the theory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PCOS does run in families<\/a> and can be a genetic ailment and can be inherited from either the mother\u2019s side or the father\u2019s side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early Signs of PCOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Early signs that your daughter may have PCOS include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n