Elevated ovarian pentraxin 3 in polycystic ovary syndrome

ConclusionElevated ovarian PTX3 level supports the low-grade chronic inflammatory state in the follicles of PCOS. The existence of PCOS, disturbed pituitary gland, and ovarian hyperandrogenism might also be related to this state of low-grade chronic inflammation and could be a subject of further study.
Source: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research