The Association Between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Environmental Pollutants Based on Animal and Human Study; a Systematic Review Publisher



Ghanati K¹ ; Jahanbakhsh M² ; Shakoori A³ ; Aghebatbekheir S⁴ ; Khalilirikabadi A⁵ ; Sadighara P² Show Affiliations
Source: Reviews on Environmental Health Published:2023

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders. This abnormality is identified with hyperandrogenism, polycystic ovary and ovulation disorder. Environmental factors are one of the etiologies of this disease. In this systematic review, a search was performed with the keywords of polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS, pesticides, organochlorine, heavy metals, PCBs, PAHs, bisphenol A, BPA, phthalates, mycotoxin, Tributyltin, TBT, environmental contaminants, regardless of publication time. 567 studies were obtained and after assessing 26 articles were finally selected. 61 % of the studies were attributed to bisphenol A. The positive correlation was seen between bisphenol A, tributyltin, air pollutants and organic contaminates with this disease. The association between this syndrome and bisphenol A in adolescents was also confirmed. Zinc has led to a reduction in the incidence of disease in almost all research literature. This issue can be considered in the prevention of the disease. © 2023 Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin/Boston 2023.