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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affect around 6-12% of women of age 18-25 years. Kefir contains bioactive compounds such as lactic acid bacteria, yeast, peptides, polysaccharides and organic acids and acts as a good probiotic source.
The target population were females between the ages of 18 and 25 years who have the history of amenorrhea or delayed periods, unusual weight gain, cyst in their ovaries, hormonal imbalance or thyroid issue. Once consent is given, participants were then be randomly assigned to receive the prescribed intervention or act as a control.
(C0) Control group: Participants were only be subjected to use a regular calorie deficit diet plan (G1) Experimental group: Participants were advised to take water 250ml of water kefir per day in their mid-morning snack time for 2 months.
At baseline, nutritional assessment based on weight and height, BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, lipid panels (HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, triglycerides), FHS Levels, LH levels, TSH levels was done after 8 weeks of intervention.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Group | Active Comparator | Calorie deficit diet plan |
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| Experimental Group | Experimental | Diet plan + 250ml kefir water |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (C0) Control group | Other | Participants were subjected to use a regular calorie deficit diet plan |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Lipid Profile | Blood lipid profile were obtained using fasting blood samples to determine serum total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HD L-C), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglycerides. | 8 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) | Blood test will be done to check the reproductive health | 8 weeks |
| LH (luteinizing hormone) | Blood test to check the secretion of luteinizing hormone and how it triggers ovulation and stimulate testosterone production. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone test) | Blood test were done to monitor the levels of TSH. | 8 weeks |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| The University of Lahore | Lahore | Pakistan |
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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 |
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| D035061 | Control Groups |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D015340 | Epidemiologic Research Design |
| D004812 | Epidemiologic Methods |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |
| D012107 | Research Design |
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| (G1) Experimental group | Dietary Supplement | Participants were advised to take water 250ml of water kefir per day in their mid-morning snack time for 2 months. |
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| 8 weeks |
| 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 |
| D008722 | Methods |