SynthesisArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2021
Association of metabolic and inflammatory markers with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS): an update.
Synthesis in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 3 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 142 papers, 7 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Effect of Metformin and Combination of Olive Oil Plus Nutritional Supplements on Inflammatory Markers IL-6 and IL-8 in PCOS.
Effects of Sprint Interval Training Versus Arabic Exercises BMI Waist-to-hip Ratio and Quality of Life in Obese Women PCOS
Evaluation of the Effect of Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment on IL-6, IL-10 and ANXA-1 Levels in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Who cites it
142 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 260 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pooled it
- Association between serum complement C3 and polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Pooled it
- Pretreatment with or without GnRH-agonist before frozen-thawed embryo transfer in patients with PCOS: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of ovarian research · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of high-protein diets on the cardiometabolic factors and reproductive hormones of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Nutrition & diabetes · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of Sitagliptin on Metabolic Indices and Hormone Levels in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2023Pooled it
- Metformin combined with spironolactone vs. metformin alone in polycystic ovary syndrome: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2023Pooled it
- Research progress of endometrial receptivity in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review.Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2021Pooled it
- Six-month randomized, placebo controlled trial of synbiotic supplementation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome undergoing lifestyle modifications.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Trial
- Trial
- Effect of metformin and exenatide on pregnancy rate and pregnancy outcomes in overweight or obese infertility PCOS women: long-term follow-up of an RCT.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2022Trial
- Research progress on the role of IL‑37 in gynecological and obstetrics‑related diseases (Review).International journal of molecular medicine · 2026Review
- A Simplified and Robust LC-MS/MS Method for Simultaneous Quantification of Six Steroid Hormones Associated With Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.Biomedical chromatography : BMC · 2026Article
- Pyroptosis in Patients with Ovarian Dysfunction and Infertility: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutics.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2026Review
- Article
- Effect of alpha-lipoic acid supplementation on polycystic ovary syndrome clinical outcome in infertile females treated with letrozole: a randomized controlled trial.Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society · 2026Article
- The Limited Diagnostic Utility of Metabolic and Inflammatory Indices in Adolescent Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case-Control Study.Biomedicines · 2026Article
- Vitamin D status tracks inflammation perfusion and pregnancy in polycystic ovary syndrome.iScience · 2026Article
- Obesity and female reproductive health in Asian population.Obesity pillars · 2026Review
- The stromal microenvironment of ovary: a novel area in polycystic ovary syndrome.Journal of ovarian research · 2026Review
- Article
82 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Authors and funding
3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
Funding
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Abstract
backgroundPolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent metabolic disorder in reproductive-age women. It is indeed a multifactorial condition evidenced by ovarian dysfunction, hyperandrogenaemia, infertility, hormonal imbalance and chronic anovulation. Experimental evidence infers that PCOS women are prone to cardiovascular problems and insulin resistance. PURPOSE: To furnish the details about the association of inflammatory markers in PCOS.
designAn extensive literature search on PubMed, science direct and google scholar has been performed for articles about PCOS and inflammation in PCOS. A comprehensive analysis using original articles, reviews, systemic and meta-analysis was conducted for better understanding the relationship between inflammatory cytokines and PCOS.
resultsThe inflammatory markers perform a substantial part in managing the functions of the ovary. Any disturbances in their levels can lead to ovarian dysfunction. Inflammatory markers are associated with PCOS pathogenesis. The interplay between inflammatory cytokines in the PCOS ovary strongly implies that inflammation is one of the most potent risk factors of PCOS.
conclusionInflammatory markers have a significant role in regulating the ovary. This manuscript highlights the significance of metabolic and inflammatory markers with PCOS. Since PCOS is always considered as a metabolic disorder, researchers can also consider focusing on the relationship between the inflammatory markers in PCOS to establish a new treatment or management of the disease and to improve women's health.
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