Hirsutism, Menstrual Problem, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
PCOS patients were treated every day, with one sachet containing 2000 mg myo-inositol, 500 mg L-tyrosine, 40 mcg chromium picolinate, 55 mcg selenium, 200 mcg folic acid. All patients underwent, before starting the therapy, after 3 months and 6 months, hormonal evaluation , hirsutism scoring and ovulation assesment. Most of them during the treatment improved their symptoms.
Interventions
PCOS patients were treated every day, with one sachet containing 2000 mg myo-inositol, 500 mg L-tyrosine, 40 mcg chromium picolinate, 55 mcg selenium, 200 mcg folic acid. All patients underwent, before starting the therapy, after 3 months and 6 months, hormonal, hirsutism and ovulation assesment.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
° PCOS patients
Exclusion criteria
* thyroid dysfunction * hyperprolactinemia * adrenal hyperplasia * patients taking oral contraceptive * any other endocrinological pathologies
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Restore of regular menstrual period | 6 months of treatment | Self report |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Improving hirsutism | 6 months of treatment | Standardised visual scales are preferred when assessing hirsutism, such as the modified Ferriman Gallwey score (mFG) with a level ≥ 4 - 6 indicating hirsutism, |
| Restore ovulation | 6 months of treatment | Progesterone value in luteal phase |
Countries
Italy