The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Youth with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review
Vasiliki-Rengina Tsinopoulou,
Eleni P. Kotanidou,
Nikolaos Athanasiadis
et al.
Abstract:Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that affects women of reproductive age and female adolescents. The diagnosis of PCOS is difficult during puberty due to overlapping of the criteria with normal variations of menstruation during this age period. There are insufficient data on the gut microbiome and PCOS and potential mechanisms linking the two. The present systematic review aimed to detect dysbiosis patterns in youth with PCOS, compared with healthy controls. Methods: O… Show more
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