title: [The pathomechanism of polycystic ovary syndrome in the light of recent research findings].
abstract: The author summarizes the factors which play a role in the development of polycystic ovary syndrome highlighting the impact of intrauterine genetic programming and the importance of the maternal steroid environment. Environmental effects, steroid receptor modulators, endocrine disruptor compounds, and the role of obesity in the development of polycystic ovary syndrome are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Péterfy Sándor Utcai Kórház Endokrinológiai Szakrendelő Budapest Péterfy. zoltankarolyi@t-online.hu
authors.forename: Zoltán
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Károlyi
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D050171:Dyslipidemias / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000378:metabolism; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Q000378:metabolism*; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000633:toxicity; D006801:Humans; D007333:Insulin Resistance; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones; D015386:Hazardous Substances