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Myo-Inositol for Ovarian Stimulation and ICSI Outcomes in Women With PCOS
Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University
Summary
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that may affect ovarian function, insulin sensitivity, and fertility. Myo-inositol has been proposed as an insulin-sensitizing supplement that may improve metabolic and reproductive outcomes in women with PCOS. This randomized, double-blind clinical trial evaluated the effect of myo-inositol supplementation on controlled ovarian stimulation and assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes in women with PCOS undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) and/or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). A total of 88 participants were randomly assigned to two parallel groups. The intervention group received myo-inositol combined with folic acid, while the control group received folic acid alone for 3 months before the ART cycle and until the day of oocyte retrieval. The study assessed whether myo-inositol could improve metabolic and hormonal parameters, ovarian response to stimulation, oocyte and embryo quality, and pregnancy outcomes, while also evaluating ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
Official title: Impact of Inositol on Controlled Ovarian Stimulation & ICSI Outcome of Women With PCOS: Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
88
Start Date
2024-05-15
Completion Date
2025-02-15
Last Updated
2026-08-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Myo-Inositol
Myo-inositol was administered as 600 mg capsules in combination with folic acid 0.24 mg twice daily. Supplementation was started 3 months before the assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycle and continued until the day of oocyte retrieval.
Folic Acid
Folic acid 0.24 mg was administered for 3 months before initiation of the assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycle and continued until the day of oocyte retrieval.
Locations (1)
Kafr-Elsheikh University Hospital
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt