2018
DOI: 10.29309/tpmj/2019.26.01.1138
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Vitamin D Deficiency and Pcos;

Abstract: BackgroundPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is mainstream gynaecological problems in adult women. Vitamin D has been linked to propensity of developing PCO. As this hormones has certain effects on insulin sensitivity and restoration of reproductive capacity in women with PCOs. So, a study was planned to establish correlation of deficiency of vitamin D and PCOs.ObjectiveTo determine the correlation of deficiency of vitamin D with PCOs in patients reporting to a teaching hospital.Material & MethodsCase contro… Show more

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“…The results affirm that the vitamin D level was significantly lower in women with PCOS than in those without. This finding is in agreement with those of studies conducted in different countries (8,9,15,18,26,27). It is not consistent with that of a study of women with PCOS living in Makkah, located in the Western region, in which the vitamin D levels were similar among patients and controls (25); nonetheless, a larger study in the same region demonstrated lower levels of vitamin D in women with PCOS (17).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 67%
“…The results affirm that the vitamin D level was significantly lower in women with PCOS than in those without. This finding is in agreement with those of studies conducted in different countries (8,9,15,18,26,27). It is not consistent with that of a study of women with PCOS living in Makkah, located in the Western region, in which the vitamin D levels were similar among patients and controls (25); nonetheless, a larger study in the same region demonstrated lower levels of vitamin D in women with PCOS (17).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 67%
“…between vitamin D and cholesterol in PCOS women and control group as seen in figure (1.4). [22]. Another study showed PCOs women had more predilection to cardiovascular disease than non PCOs control (reference quote) [23].…”
Section: Correlation Of Vitamin D With Cholesterolmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Other study observed that most of females are vitamin D deficient but no evidence is available regarding the association of POC with vitamin D deficiency. Moreover, other literature has reported controversial results[22]. Other results suggest that vitamin D treatment might improve glucose metabolism and menstrual frequency in PCOS women[27].…”
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confidence: 99%