ArticleHeliyon2021
The effect of low glycemic index diet on the reproductive and clinical profile in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Nutrition interventions in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review.European journal of nutrition · 2026Pooled it
- Two decades of nutrition research in polycystic ovary syndrome: emerging patterns and scientific output (2004-2024).Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Pooled it
- The effects of mediterranean and Persian diet on sexual function and semen parameters quality among infertile men: a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- The Interplay Between PMOS and MASLD: Pathophysiology and Evidence-Based Nutritional Interventions.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Dyslipidemias associated with endocrine disorders: a position statement of the working group of the nutrition hormones and metabolism club of the italian society of endocrinology (SIE).Journal of endocrinological investigation · 2026Article
- Integrating evidence-based lifestyle and adjunct therapies for long-term management of polycystic ovary syndrome: mechanistic insights and clinical implications.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Review
- Examining the Relationship Between Dietary Glycemic Load (GL), Glycemic Index (GI), and the Odds of Diminished Ovarian Reserve: A Case-Control Study.Food science & nutrition · 2025Article
- Recognizing the Role of Insulin Resistance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Paradigm Shift from a Glucose-Centric Approach to an Insulin-Centric Model.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Dietary Patterns and Metabolic and Hormonal Parameters in Women with Suspected PCOS.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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- Barriers and facilitators to lifestyle behavior change and goal setting in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
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- Associations of periconception dietary glycemic index and load with fertility in women and men: a study among couples in the general population.BMC medicine · 2024Article
- Effects of ketogenic diet on weight loss parameters among obese or overweight patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trails.Food & nutrition research · 2024Review
- Introduction to the dietary management of obesity in adults.Clinical medicine (London, England) · 2023Review
- The association between glycemic index and glycemic load and quality of life among overweight and obese women: a cross-sectional study.BMC nutrition · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundTreatment for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) usually initiates with a series of lifestyle modifications such as diet, weight loss, and exercise.
aimsWe, therefore, conducted this meta-analysis to systematically review and evaluate the possible benefits of LGD on a range of anthropometric, clinical, and biochemical parameters in women with PCOS.
methodsWe performed a systematic search through major indexing databases, including Scopus, Pubmed/Medline, ISI web of science, Embase, Cochrane central, and CINAHL (1966-April 30, 2021) using key concepts of PCOS.
resultsOf 935 initial publications, 542 remain after duplicates removal. Then, 141 records were removed at the title and abstract screening level. After excluding 392 literatures, we finally included 8 articles. The final selected studies included 412 overweight and obese individuals with PCOS (207 cases in LGID group and 205 patients in comparators) with a mean age of 21-32 years. Measured emotional health (3 studies, 132 participants, SMD: -1.97; 95%CI:-3.54, -0.40,
conclusionThe present meta-analysis has shown that LGD may play a significant role in reducing the risk and improving the clinical and biochemical features of PCOS. So far the evidences for choosing the best dietary modalities for PCOS are not strong to make a definite recommendation.
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