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Systematic Review of the roles of Inositol and Vitamin D in improving fertility among patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Clinical and experimental reproductive medicine
September 1, 2024
Gitika Katyal et al. (7 authors)
Journal ArticleHuman Study
Study Details

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

Extracted Claims (9)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
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
Abstract

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.

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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality80/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations2
Citations/Year2.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score2.70
Normalized Score0.66
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