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Omega 3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) or Magnesium in Obese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients

Reason given: It was not possible to continue recruiting due to SARSCov2 pandemia. Results obtained at that time were already published

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Trial details

Who runs it
Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
Trial code
NCT02521753
Record updated
1 April 2025
Original description
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine disorder in reproductive age women. PCOS is usually characterized by an excessive androgen production, menstrual irregularities, and polycystic ovaries. Women with PCOS are often obese and have a varying degree of insulin resistance (IR). Weight reduction constitutes the initial treatment for these patients. Metformin has proven to be useful in IR and is frequently used in PCOS. However metformin use may be accompanied by gastrointestinal discomfort, and a high abandon rate. Other therapeutic alternatives such as magnesium and polyunsaturated fatty acids have been used in other IR states and may be useful in PCOS. The aim of this study is to asses the efficacy of these alternatives in obese PCOS patients.Read full original descriptionShow less

Effect Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids or Magnesium in Metabolic, Hormonal, and Inflammatory Profile in Obese Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. A Randomized Clinical Trial

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine disorder in reproductive age women. PCOS is usually characterized by an excessive androgen production, menstrual irregularities, and polycystic ovaries. Women with PCOS are often obese and have a varying degree of insulin resistance (IR). Weight reduction constitutes the initial treatment for these patients. Metformin has proven to be useful in IR and is frequently used in PCOS. However metformin use may be accompanied by gastrointestinal discomfort, and a high abandon rate. Other therapeutic alternatives such as magnesium and polyunsaturated fatty acids have been used in other IR states and may be useful in PCOS. The aim of this study is to asses the efficacy of these alternatives in obese PCOS patients.

Inclusion: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome according to Rotterdam criteria,; BMI ≥ 27 Kg/m2.

Exclusion: Type 2 diabetes mellitus,; in treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome features.

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02521753