Systematic Review of the roles of Inositol and Vitamin D in improving fertility among patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of inositol, particularly myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol, in improving fertility and metabolic outcomes in women with PCOS.
Results Summary
The study found that inositol plays a crucial role in cellular signaling, energy metabolism, glucose regulation, and fertility, suggesting it as a promising therapeutic option for PCOS. However, more research is needed to clarify its mechanisms and benefits.
Population
Reproductive-age women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vitamin D | neutral | ovarian follicular development | - | - | influences | #1 |
vitamin D | neutral | glucose regulation | - | - | influences | #2 |
vitamin D | neutral | insulin sensitivity | - | - | influences | #3 |
vitamin D combined with metformin therapy | increase | menstrual regularity | - | - | associated with improved | #4 |
vitamin D combined with metformin therapy | increase | ovulation | - | - | associated with improved | #5 |
inositol | neutral | cellular signaling | - | - | crucial for | #6 |
inositol | neutral | energy metabolism | - | - | crucial for | #7 |
inositol | neutral | glucose regulation | - | - | crucial for | #8 |
inositol | neutral | fertility | - | - | crucial for | #9 |
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder among reproductive-age women. As a leading cause of anovulatory infertility, it complicates fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization. The widely accepted 2003 Rotterdam diagnostic criteria for PCOS include sub-phenotypes based on variations in androgen excess, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovarian morphology. In this systematic review, we examined the impacts of inositol and vitamin D on fertility in PCOS. Adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 guidelines, we used relevant keywords to comprehensively search databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, and MDPI. From an initial pool of 345 articles, 10 met the inclusion criteria. The articles suggest that vitamin D and inositol, particularly myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol, may represent therapeutic options for PCOS. Vitamin D influences ovarian follicular development, glucose regulation, and insulin sensitivity. When combined with metformin therapy, it is associated with improved menstrual regularity and ovulation. Inositol is crucial for cellular signaling, energy metabolism, glucose regulation, and fertility. This systematic review underscores the importance of investigating inositol and vitamin D within a PCOS management strategy, given the disorder's prevalence and impacts on fertility and metabolic health. Although these agents show promise, additional research could clarify their mechanisms of action and therapeutic benefits. This review emphasizes the need for exploration of effective treatments to improve the quality of life among individuals with PCOS. Inositol and vitamin D represent potential options, but more studies are required to elucidate their roles in the management of this condition.