Effects of Inositol(s) in Women with PCOS: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Joint Authors
Nestler, John E.
Unfer, Vittorio
Prapas, Nikos
Kamenov, Zdravko A.
Facchinetti, Fabio
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-10-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder, with complex etiology and pathophysiology, which remains poorly understood.
It affects about 5–10% of women of reproductive age who typically suffer from obesity, hyperandrogenism, ovarian dysfunction, and menstrual irregularity.
Indeed, PCOS is the most common cause of anovulatory infertility in industrialized nations, and it is associated with insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and increased cardiovascular risk.
Although insulin resistance is not included as a criterion for diagnosis, it is a critical pathological condition of PCOS.
The purpose of this systematic review is the analysis of recent randomized clinical trials of inositol(s) in PCOS, in particular myo- and D-chiro-inositol, in order to better elucidate their physiological involvement in PCOS and potential therapeutic use, alone and in conjunction with assisted reproductive technologies, in the clinical treatment of women with PCOS.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Unfer, Vittorio& Nestler, John E.& Kamenov, Zdravko A.& Prapas, Nikos& Facchinetti, Fabio. 2016. Effects of Inositol(s) in Women with PCOS: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Unfer, Vittorio…[et al.]. Effects of Inositol(s) in Women with PCOS: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Unfer, Vittorio& Nestler, John E.& Kamenov, Zdravko A.& Prapas, Nikos& Facchinetti, Fabio. Effects of Inositol(s) in Women with PCOS: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1105798
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1105798