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In this study, female patients diagnosed with PCOS of phenotype D will be enrolled. They generally display the following characteristics: menstrual cycle alterations; polycystic ovary morphology at ultrasound; normal blood levels of androgen, particularly testosterone; no signs of clinical hyperandrogenism.
Current treatments for this condition include insulin sensitizers (such as metformin) and hormonal contraceptives. However, this specific phenotype of PCOS do not feature metabolic or hormonal alterations, and the efficacy of these treatments has lately been questioned.
In the present clinical trial, patients will be given a dietary supplement containing Dioscorea extract (source of Diosgenin, a natural analog of progesterone), vitamin D and alpha-lactalbumin for six month. Restoration of regular menstrual cycle and physiological ultrasound appearance of the ovaries will be the primary goal of the intervention.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment | Experimental | Patients will take a tablet containing diosgenin (120 mg), alpha-lactalbumin (100 mg) and vitamin D (50 mcg) - two times per day for six months |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diosgenin | Dietary Supplement | Patients will take a tablet containing diosgenin (120 mg), alpha-lactalbumin (100 mg) and vitamin D (50 mcg) - two times per day for six months |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Restoration of regular menstrual cycle | Restoration of regular menstrual cycle will be assessed counting the days between two subsequent menstrual cycles, using a menstrual diary updated by the patients | From enrollment (T0) to the completion of the study at 6 months (T6M) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Restoration of physiological appearance of the ovaries at ultrasound | Reduction of the ultrasonography count of arrested ovarian follicles | From enrollment (T0) to the completion of the study at 6 months (T6M) |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Alma Res Fertility Center | Rome | ITA | 00198 | Italy |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011085 | Polycystic Ovary Syndrome |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010048 | Ovarian Cysts |
| D003560 | Cysts |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| D010049 | Ovarian Diseases |
| D000291 |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D004144 | Diosgenin |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013150 | Spirostans |
| D002776 | Cholestanes |
| D013256 | Steroids |
| D000072473 | Fused-Ring Compounds |
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| Adnexal Diseases |
| D005831 | Genital Diseases, Female |
| D052776 | Female Urogenital Diseases |
| D005261 | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D000091662 | Genital Diseases |
| D006058 | Gonadal Disorders |
| D004700 | Endocrine System Diseases |
| D011083 |
| Polycyclic Compounds |