Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Confirmation of the diagnosis of PCOS according to the criteria of the Androgen Excess/PCOS Society, including anovulation, chronic low ovulation, or polycystic ovaries and clinical or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism Minimum hirsutism score of 6 with the Freeman Galloway criterion Having literacy to complete the questionnaires BMI between 18.5 and 40 Ages 18-45 years Not taking vitamins, minerals and omega-6 in the three months before the intervention
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having other androgenic disorders such as adrenal hyperplasia or androgen-producing tumor Having Cushing's syndrome Having thyroid gland diseases Pregnancy or breastfeeding Women undergoing infertility treatment at the time of the study Previous surgery on one or both ovaries Consumption of dietary supplements Smoking and alcohol consumption Occurrence of unfortunate events
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hirsutism score. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: Ferriman – Gallwey index.;Depression symptoms score. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the end of intervention. Method of measurement: Beck Depression Inventory. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Frequency of adverse events in the study groups. Timepoint: During the intervention. Method of measurement: Researcher-made checklist.;Anthropometric indices (waist circumference, hip circumference, BMI). Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Checklist of anthropometric indices.;Menstrual disorders. Timepoint: Before and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Menstrual characteristics questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences