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.
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
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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 ).