The effect of flaxseed on anthropometric indices and androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Polycystic ovary syndrome.Polycystic ovarian syndrome Sclerocystic ovary syndrome Stein-Leventhal syndrome
- Registration Number
- IRCT2017021110826N22
- Lead Sponsor
- Vice chancellor for research Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services of Y
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 62
Inclusion Criteria
Polycystic ovary syndrome (having at least two of the following: 1. anovulation or irregular ovulation symptoms 2. biochemical or clinical signs of hyperandrogenism 3. having small cysts in the ovaries), being overweight or obese (BMI greater than or equal to 25), aged 20 to 40 years and desire to collaborate on projects
Exclusion criteria: pregnancy and lactation, using of hormonal or steroid drugs , history of gastrointestinal obstruction, inflammatory bowel disease,using of anti-platelet drug, and being sensitive to flax seeds.
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Serum total testosterone. Timepoint: Before and after of each intervention. Method of measurement: Using ELISA.;Serum free testosterone. Timepoint: Before and after of each intervention. Method of measurement: Using ELISA.;Sex hormone binding globulin. Timepoint: Before and after of each intervention. Method of measurement: Using ELISA.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method