A Study Of N-Acetyl Cysteine On Clinical, Metabolic Parameter And Hormonal Profile In Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Polycystic ovary disease (PCOD) isacommon endocrine disorder, whichis mainlycharacterized by infertility,anovulation, hyperinsulinemia, dyslipidaemia, biochemical imbalance. In our present study we have evaluated the effect of NAC in womensuffering from PCOD in terms oftheir clinical, metabolic and hormonal parameters. Material AndMethods:
We conducted this prospective study for a period of 5 months on 60 women who are affected with PCOD (diagnosed by Rotterdam criteria) of age group 18–30 year, visiting OPD of obstetrics and gynaecology department of Acharya Vinobha Bhave Rural Hospital (AVBRH) Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (J.N.M.C) located in Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha. Patients who had oligo/amenorrhoea, hirsutism (hyperandrogenism) and ultrasound finding (Polycystic ovaries) were included in this study. Clinical, metabolicparameter and hormonal profile were measured pre and post treatment with NAC.Result:
Fifty-six patients who received tab N acetylcysteine 600 mg three times a day, shown improvement in BMI, waist circumference, WHR, fasting glucose, fasting insulin and total testosterone level after a period of 3 months but no significant reduction in weight.Conclusion:
It has been concluded that longer treatment with N-acetyl cysteine may result in more desirable outcomes and more effective control of clinical symptoms of PCOS, hyperandrogenism, and carbohydrate parameters. So, NAC can be used as a insulin sensitizer drug for PCOS women.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
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2022
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