Nutrients as novel therapeutic approaches for metabolic disturbances in polycystic ovary syndrome

Calcium and vitamin D supplementation effects on metabolic factors, menstrual cycles and follicular responses in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most popular endocrine disorder in reproductive age with unknown etiology and many comorbidities. This systematic review focused on the effectiveness of calcium and vitamin D (Ca/ Vit.D) supplementation on metabolic factors, menstrual cycles, and follicular responses in PCOS patients. Methods: Relevant studies were identified from the followi...

The comparison of dietary intake of macronutrients in polycystic ovary syndrome with and without metabolic syndrome

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive age women. The prevalence of PCOS among Iranian women is 14.6% based on the Rotterdam definition. PCOS can increase the risk of chronic metabolic complications. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is one of the most important of them. Insulin resistance is fundamental in PCOS and MetS pathophysiology. MetS ...

P-214: Testosterone to Induce Mice Models for The Study of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of anovulation, infertility and hyperandrogenism in women, affecting 5-10% of women of reproductive age. Due to the ethical limitations on human experimentation, appropriate animal models that mimic many or all PCOS characteristics would facilitate research leading to improved understanding of the pathogenesis of PCOS...

Metabolic Syndrome and Its Characteristics among Reproductive-Aged Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-sectional Study in Northwest Iran

P-54: Metabolic Abnormalities in Adolescents with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Zanjan-Iran

Background: Adults with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can have multiple metabolic abnormalities. However, studies in the adolescent population are still limited and these results seem to vary widely. This study was to investigate the metabolic abnormalities in adolescents with PCOS in Zanjan-Iran and potential risk factors contributed to these health risks. Materials and Methods: Anthropomet...