Ginger in PCOS

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: polycystic ovary syndrome.; Polycystic ovarian syndrome; E28.2

• Registration Number: IRCT20221205056719N1
• Lead Sponsor: Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 7 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

Age above 18 years
BMI above 18.5
Diagnosis and confirmation of polycystic ovary syndrome by an endocrinologist and metabolism specialist based on the Rotterdam criteria
Willingness to cooperate

Exclusion Criteria

Unwillingness to participate in the study
Pregnancy
Lactation
Menopause
Having other causes of hyperandrogenism such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Cushing's syndrome, ovarian or adrenal tumor
Having any type of disease that affects hormonal parameters, such as hypoglycemia, diabetes, hyperprolactinemia, hyperparathyroidism, thyroid disorders, hypertension, anemia, allergies, asthma, cardiovascular, kidney, liver, lung, and cancer.
Taking ginger supplements in the last three months
Anticoagulant, diabetes and blood pressure medications (due to interference with ginger) during the study
Following special diets

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified