Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, cilt.16, sa.1, ss.574-578, 2022 (ESCI)
Background: Apoptosis is defined as a programmed cell death that eliminates dysfunctional, damaged, and fulfilled cells as a result of a certain stimulus. PCOS, IR, ovarian hyperandrogenism, hyperinsulinemia, and alterations in follicular endocrine signaling may impact the activation, growth, survival, and atresia of follicles. As a result of this impact, polycystic morphology may be observed in the ovaries, follicle development may be inhibited, and anovulation may occur.