Effects of Supplementation with Two Probiotic Strains on Metabolic Profile, Hormonal Status, Oxidative Stress, and Quality of Life in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial

    January 2026 in “ International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine (IJRM) ”
    Mahsa Shirani, Mohammad Bagherniya, Omid Sadeghi … Gholamreza Askari
    Studysummary The hypothesis in this study is that probiotic supplementation could improve hormonal, metabolic, inflammatory, and antioxidant markers in individuals with PCOS compared to a placebo, although results are not yet reported.
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