POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME

This study looked at whether a supplement called NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) can help women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers measured changes in hormone levels, ovarian follicle counts, and menstrual cycle regularity in 88 women aged 20-40 with a BMI under…

This study tested whether inositol, a natural supplement, can lower high testosterone levels in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). 154 women with PCOS took different doses of inositol to see which dose works best. The goal is to improve hormone balance and reduce sympto…

This study tested whether acupuncture (personalized or fixed) or the drug letrozole helps women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have a baby. Over 1,100 women took part, receiving treatment for 16 weeks. The main goal was to see which approach leads to more live births.

This study tested a program that used financial rewards and text messages to encourage physical activity in 75 teens and young adults (ages 13-22) with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Participants wore a Fitbit to track their steps and moderate-to-vigorous activity. The goal was …

This study looked at 192 women with PCOS to see which treatment works best for improving insulin resistance, weight, and menstrual cycles. Participants were randomly assigned to take metformin, inositol, follow a calorie-restricted diet, or combine all three for 12 weeks. The goa…

This study compared intermittent fasting and a resistive exercise program to see which better improves insulin resistance in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). 72 women aged 25-40 with a BMI over 25 took part. The main goal was to lower HOM-IR, a measure of insuli…

This study looked at whether a newer diabetes drug, called an SGLT2 inhibitor, can improve symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) better than the standard drug metformin. PCOS involves chronic inflammation, and the SGLT2 inhibitor may work by reducing that inflammation. The…

This study tested whether the drug metformin helps improve fertility-related hormones and reduce inflammation in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). 110 women with PCOS took metformin for 8 weeks and provided blood samples and symptom reports at the start and end. The go…

This study tested whether stem cells from umbilical cords and their secretions (secretomes) could help women with PCOS and insulin resistance become more fertile. 44 women received either stem cells, secretomes, both, or a placebo. The goal was to see if these treatments could im…

This study looked at whether using a vaginal contraceptive ring for 4 months changes the risk of metabolic syndrome in overweight or obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers planned to enroll 40 participants but completed the study with 22. The main goal was…

This study looked at whether taking birth control pills every day for 6 months (continuous) is better than the usual 3-weeks-on, 1-week-off cycle for women with PCOS. 51 women aged 16-35 with PCOS took part. The goal was to see if continuous use lowers testosterone and improves a…

This study looked at whether adding exercise to a diet plan helps obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) more than diet alone. 27 women took part and were split into two groups: one only changed their diet, the other also followed an exercise program. The goal was to s…

This study looked at whether taking an antioxidant food supplement along with probiotics could improve egg quality and reduce stress on the ovaries in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). Twenty women aged 18-38 with PCOS and a BMI …

This study looked at whether eating only during certain hours (time-restricted feeding) and following a Mediterranean diet can help women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Fifty-five women with PCOS took part. The goal was to see if these diets improve body composition, eati…

This study created and tested a new questionnaire to measure the severity of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms and the distress they cause. 227 women with PCOS in Turkey completed online surveys. The goal was to see if the new questionnaire is a reliable and valid tool fo…

This study looked at 58 pregnant women with and without PCOS to understand how hormones like AMH and leptin might pass the condition from mother to child. Researchers measured hormone levels during pregnancy to see if they affect the baby's future risk. The goal is to learn more …

This study looked at brain activity in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) using high-resolution MRI scans. Researchers compared 52 women—some with PCOS and some healthy—to see if there were differences in a brain region called the hypothalamus. The goal was to better und…

This small study looked at how giving a continuous dose of kisspeptin, a brain hormone, changes the body's natural hormone pulses in women with PCOS. Eight women aged 18-45 with PCOS took part. The goal was to learn more about how the reproductive system works in PCOS, not to tre…

This study looked at 106 teenage girls (70 with PCOS and 36 healthy) to see if vitamin D levels are linked to belly fat and metabolic problems like insulin resistance. Researchers measured blood vitamin D, sugar, insulin, cholesterol, and belly fat using ultrasound. The goal was …

This study measured kidney function and urine protein levels in 300 women with different types of PCOS and compared them to healthy women. The goal was to see if kidney health varies by PCOS type. No treatments or interventions were given.