Frontiers Oxidative stress and antioxidant imbalance in ovulation disorder in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome For years, PCOS has been treated like a hormone issue, but research tells a deeper story Did I catch your attention? Follow @itsmamaking and keep reading for the connection. Oxidative stress Antioxidant status in relation to heavy metals induced oxidative stress in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Scientific Reports Thousands of women all over the country suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). This condition affects women's hormone levels due to the development of multiple cysts in both ovaries. Symptoms include irregularity