Inflammatory PCOS

Inflammatory PCOS is driven by chronic, low-grade systemic inflammation that directly contributes to ovarian dysfunction and androgen overproduction, independent of obesity. Women with this type show elevated inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukins, and TNF-α, which stimulate the ovaries and adrenal glands to produce excess androgens. Triggers can include dietary choices, environmental toxins, gut dysbiosis, food sensitivities, and oxidative stress. Management focuses on anti-inflammatory dietary approaches, identifying personal inflammatory triggers, omega-3 supplementation, and reducing overall inflammatory burden through lifestyle modifications.