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Effect of phlebotomy on oligomenorrhea

Effect of phlebotomy versus sham on oligomenorrhea and other clinical and biochemical parameters in women with poly cystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20210309050655N1
Enrollment
60
Registered
2021-04-17
Start date
2021-05-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-09-16

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

oligomenorrhea. Secondary Oligomenorrhoea

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: After initial bleeding in both groups, saphenous vein phlebotomy means 30 cc of blood letting from saphenous vein on the medial side of the right ankle by Needle No

Sponsors

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
16 Years to 46 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Conscious consent to participate in the study, , , R/O of Cushing's syndrome and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. - - Menstruation delay that is: at least 60 days after their LMP or the number of cycles less than 7 cycles per year or more than 35 days in a cycle Known case of Poly cystic ovary syndrome According to the Rotterdam diagnostic criteria, there are two of the following three symptoms: i Abnormal menstrual cycles (oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea) ii Polycystic ovaries on ultrasound iii Clinical signs of hyperandrogenism (acne-hair loss) Or/ And hyperandrogenism biochemical signs Age 16-46 Body mass index (BMI) more or equal to 18

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any disease affecting the study variables (diabetes, liver, thyroid, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal disorders, Cushing's syndrome, adrenal hyperplasia, androgen-secreting tumors, hyperprolactinemia) based on patients' past medical history History of thyroid disorders - history of anemia - History of coagulation disorders Use of anticoagulants, HTN or statins or antidiabetic drugs and insulin, oral contraceptive pills (OCP), glucocorticoids, anti-androgens, ovulation-inducing drugs Pregnancy and Breastfeeding FSH more or equal to 40 Use of any vitamin, mineral and hormonal supplements at least two months before the study Special diet regimen Smokers and alcohol users

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Menstruatin. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention), 1, 2 and 3 months later. Method of measurement: Pictorial blood loss assessment chart.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Determining and comparing the amount of anthropometric factors of patients including: body mass index. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention), 3 months later. Method of measurement: weighting.;Fasting blood insulin level. Timepoint: At the beginning and end of the study. Method of measurement: Blood biochemical test.;Blood LDL level. Timepoint: At the beginning and end of the study. Method of measurement: Blood biochemical test.;Blood DHEAS level. Timepoint: At the beginning and end of the study. Method of measurement: Blood biochemical test.;Bloood ferritin level. Timepoint: At the beginning and end of the study. Method of measurement: Blood biochemical test.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Amir Mohammad Jaladat

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

drjaladat@gmail.com+98 71 3234 5145

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026