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The effects of magnesium supplementation on abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, quality of life, and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.

Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E
January 1, 1970
Mahsima Jaripur et al. (6 authors)
Journal ArticleRandomized Controlled TrialHuman StudyClinical
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to determine whether magnesium supplementation improves abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, quality of life, and acne in women with PCOS.

Results Summary

Magnesium supplementation significantly improved multiple components of quality of life but had no significant effect on acne, alopecia, or abnormal uterine bleeding.

Population

64 women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

10 weeks

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (11)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
magnesium supplementation
increase
physical functioning
women with PCOS
p = 0.011
significantly improved
#1
magnesium supplementation
increase
role limitations due to physical health
women with PCOS
p = 0.012
significantly improved
#2
magnesium supplementation
increase
role limitations due to emotional problems
women with PCOS
p < 0.001
significantly improved
#3
magnesium supplementation
increase
energy/fatigue
women with PCOS
p = 0.005
significantly improved
#4
magnesium supplementation
increase
emotional wellbeing
women with PCOS
p < 0.001
significantly improved
#5
magnesium supplementation
increase
social functioning
women with PCOS
p = 0.002
significantly improved
#6
magnesium supplementation
increase
general health
women with PCOS
p = 0.013
significantly improved
#7
magnesium supplementation
increase
total quality of life
women with PCOS
p < 0.001
significantly improved
#8
magnesium supplementation
no change
acne
women with PCOS
no significant change
No significant effect was observed
#9
magnesium supplementation
no change
alopecia
women with PCOS
no significant change
No significant effect was observed
#10
magnesium supplementation
no change
AUB
women with PCOS
no significant change
No significant effect was observed
#11
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), alopecia, low quality of life, and acne are considered as complications of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We hypothesized that magnesium supplementation would yield beneficial effects on PCOS related complications. OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of magnesium supplementation on AUB, alopecia, quality of life, and acne. METHODS: In this parallel randomized clinical trial, we randomly assigned 64 women with PCOS to the magnesium group (n = 32) or placebo group (n = 32) for 10 weeks. AUB, alopecia, quality of life, and acne were assessed by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics criterion, the Sinclair Scale, the Health Survey Quality of Life Questionnaire, and the Global Acne Grading System, respectively. This randomized clinical trial was registered at IRCT.ir (IRCT20130903014551N9). RESULTS: Magnesium supplementation significantly improved the components of quality of life including physical functioning (p = 0.011), role limitations due to physical health (p = 0.012), role limitations due to emotional problems (p < 0.001), energy/fatigue (p = 0.005), emotional wellbeing (p < 0.001), social functioning (p = 0.002), general health (p = 0.013), and total quality of life (p < 0.001), compared with placebo. No significant effect was observed on acne, alopecia, and AUB. CONCLUSION: Magnesium supplementation in women with PCOS had a significant positive effect on improving total quality of life. TRIAL REGISTRATION: This randomized clinical trial was registered at IRCT.ir on 2020-10-18 (Registration Code: IRCT20130903014551N9 ).

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Acne VulgarisAlopeciaBiomarkersDietary SupplementsFemaleHumansMagnesiumPolycystic Ovary SyndromePregnancyQuality of LifeUterine Hemorrhage
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy70/10
Quality85/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations7
Citations/Year2.3
Relative Citation Ratio1.45
NIH Percentile63.9%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score1.67
Normalized Score0.65
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