Antioxidant Supplement Associated With Oral Probiotics in Patients With PCOS in IVF

Impact of the Administration of an Antioxidant Food Supplement Associated With Oral Probiotics on the Ovarian Oxidative Stress Profile and the Intestinal Microbiota Function in the in Vitro Fertilization Cycle of Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

The aim of the study is to study the effect of an antioxidant food supplement associated with probiotics on the oocyte quality response, oxidative stress and microbiota function in an in vitro fertilization cycle in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome

After being informed about the study, all patients meeting the inclusion/exclusion criteria and giving written informed consent will be randomized in a double-blind manner in a ratio 1:1 to receive the antioxidant supplementation associated with probiotics (Myo-Inositol, D-Chiro-Inositol, folic acid, selenium, vitamin D, Melatonin, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus cripatus and Lactobacillus plantarum) or placebo (folic acid) once daily.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age:18-38 years old
• Diagnosis of PCOS according to compliance with the Rotterdam criteria
• BMI >= 25

Exclusion Criteria:

• Hormonal contraceptive, insulin sensitizers such as metformin, inositols, antioxidants, vitamin supplements except folic acid, GnRH analogs, steroidal drugs or others with anti-inflammatory properties, antibiotics, probiotics, laxatives use in the 3 months prior to recruitment
• Tobacco consumption in last 12 months
• Endometriosis, hydrosalpinx not surgically treated, acute or chronic inflammatory diseases, systemic immune diseases, other endocrine diseases or dysfunctions except for PCOS and subclinical hypothyroidism treated with low doses of levothyroxine (eg congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing's syndrome, androgen-secreting tumors, Diabetes Millitus, hyperprolactinemia, hyperglycemia), active neoplastic disease or without evidence of complete remission for at least 5 years,
• Active participation in an active weight reduction program or hypocaloric diet during the study period. No change in habits will be taught during the study period
• Hypersensitivity to any of the components in the Fertybiotic Mujer Plus® formulation