ABSTRACT:
Hormonal imbalances primarily characterize polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which predominantly affects women between the reproductive years. Polycystic ovarian syndrome was first identified in 1935 and is currently considered one of the most common endocrine hormone disorders, affecting approximately 10% of women in their childbearing years. The exact cause of polycystic ovary syndrome remains unclear. However, the consumption of specific food items, including dairy products, intensifies. A comprehensive review of the existing literature, including studies in the PubMed, Scopus, and ScienceDirect databases, revealed observational and interventional studies investigating dairy product consumption in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). These studies investigated the effects associated with hormone levels (androgen, oestrogen, and insulin), metabolic factors (glucose levels and insulin sensitivity), and reproductive characteristics (menstrual regularity and ovulation). This review investigated the relationship between dairy consumption and PCOS symptoms, focusing on the effects of dairy products on hormone levels, metabolism, and reproductive health, with the aim of identifying potential contributing factors to PCOS.
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Moyeda Asha jyothi*, Gollapalli Surendra kumar, Atru Naga Swarna, Dr. Ch.P.S.R. Madhuri, Dr. G. Sumalatha. The Impact of Dairy Products On PCOS: A Review. . IJRPAS, Feb 2025; 4 (2): 57-63.DOI: https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.71431/IJRPAS.2025.4205
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