Effect of Myoinositol and Metformin in combination on clinical and hormonal profile in patients of polycystic ovarian syndrome

Authors

  • Tripti Nagaria Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
  • Arpita Mohapatra Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4495-3789
  • Jyoti Jaiswal Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20190309

Keywords:

Metformin, Myoinositol, PCOS

Abstract

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) also known as hyperandrogenic anovulation syndrome or Stein – Leventhal syndrome is an endocrine disorder, characterized by anovulation, oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea, features of androgenic hormone excess (hirsutism, acne, alopecia, seborrhea) and insulin resistance. The global prevalence ranges from 2.2% to 26%. 

Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted from December 2015 to December 2016 in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial medical college and associated Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar memorial hospital, Raipur (C.G.) after obtaining permission of ethical committee of the institute to evaluate the effect of myoinositol and metformin on clinical profile in patients of polycystic ovarian syndrome. 70 women were included in the study who received a combination of myoinositol 600mg and metformin 500mg (twice a day) for 3 months for the management of PCOS. Prior to the start of the therapy, a detailed history and baseline investigations were recorded. Cases were reassessed at the end of three months of therapy for evaluation of change in clinical and hormonal profile.

Results: 90.09% (63/70) cases showed improvement in the menstrual complaints. Spontaneous onset of menses occurred in all the cases presented with amenorrhea, in nearly 90% within 2 months of start of treatment. Regularization of cycles was observed in nearly 50% of patients with infrequent menses. Amongst all the cases with cutaneous manifestations, maximum improvement was seen in cases of acne (4/6) i.e. 66.66%. 25% (5/20) patients with infertility conceived during the study period.

Conclusions: Myoinositol with metformin in combination has resulted in significant improvement in the clinical profile with reduction in individual drug dosage in cases with PCOS.

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2019-01-25

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