Keto diet may improve fertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Study
Written By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2023-09-12 05:30 GMT | Update On 2023-09-12 09:04 GMT
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Malaysia: Short-term ketogenic (keto) diet may improve hormonal imbalances commonly associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a recent study has revealed. The findings were published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society on 07 September 2023.
The researchers possible association between the ketogenic diet and improvement in reproductive hormone levels in women with PCOS via meta-analysis of the available and usable studies.
PCOS is the most common hormone disorder in women, affecting 7-10% of women of childbearing age. It can cause infertility and raise the risk of developing diabetes, obesity and other metabolic health problems. Women with PCOS have at least two of these signs:
- Elevated levels of testosterone and other androgen hormones associated with male reproduction,
- Irregular periods, and
- Large ovaries with many small follicles.
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