Impact of Myo-Inositol on Ovary and Menstrual Cycle in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) – A Therapeutic Approach

Autor: Rozina Khatoon, Habiba Sharaf Ali, Ome Kulsoom, Mehreen Yousaf Rana, Monika Maheshwari
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry, Vol 11, Iss 3 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2313-7371
2308-2593
DOI: 10.36283/PJMD11-3/010
Popis: Background: Women of reproductive age develop menstrual irregularities along with infertility because of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); the most common endocrine disorder. Myo-inositol (MI) is found to have a proven role in the treatment of this disorder. The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of Myo-inositol in regulating the menstrual cycle in women with PCOS. Methods: The study was conducted in 2019 at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of a tertiary care hospital with a sample of 50 women aged 18-45 years, having PCOS diagnosed with complaints of irregular menstrual cycles. Women with ovulatory dysfunction were excluded. Myo-inositol was given as 2 gm/day for 3 months. Pre- and post-trial data were collected, compared and analyzed through SPSS version 23 and a p-value
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