The exact reason some women have PCOD is not clear but what is seen is that it can be due to environmental, genetic, and physiological causes.

It is noticed that women with an unhealthy diet and a sedentary lifestyle are more prone to it than others. Those who take many over-the-counter supplements and hormone-changing medications also risk having PCOD. In some cases, it can run in families.

One of the physiological reasons that increase the risk of PCOD is excessive insulin production. High insulin levels increase androgen production and inhibit ovulation. Inflammation due to autoimmune disorders can also increase androgen levels. This causes an increase in body and facial hair, skin, and acne issues and poses a risk of cardiovascular diseases.

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