PCOS and Stress: Why India Has the World’s Highest Rates โ€” and What the HPA Axis Has to Do With It

โšก Key Takeaways What this article covers India has the world’s highest PCOS prevalence โ€” 1 in 5 women of reproductive age โ€” and chronic stress is now understood as a primary hormonal driver, not just a symptom The HPA axis keeps cortisol elevated, which triggers insulin resistance and androgen excess โ€” the exact hormonal … Read more