The role of oral antidiabetic agents in improving insulin resistance and body mass index in overweight polycystic ovary patients: a randomized controlled RCT study.

Authors

  • mais hayek Tishreen University
  • Maisoon Aziz dayoob Tishreen University
  • Ahmed abed alrahman Tishreen University

Abstract

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It is characterized by irregular menstruation, hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, obesity, and subfertility, in addition to long-term consequences such as cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis and hyperlipidemia, which justifies the importance of diagnosing and treating this syndrome to improve the quality of life and alleviate the symptoms of androgen excess.

Objective: This article is to determine the optimal treatment to improve insulin resistance and symptoms of androgen hyperactivity in female patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

Methods: The study included female patients with polycystic ovary syndrome in a randomized, unblinded RCT in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tishreen University Hospital in Lattakia who met the inclusion criteria. The patients were divided into two groups, the first taking pioglitazone and the second taking metformin. A clinical, laboratory and abdominal ultrasound examination was performed for all participating women in the first visit and after 6 months as well.

Results: Weight and body mass index decreased in both groups. In group B, weight decreased by up to 10% compared to 5% for pioglitazone, with statistically significant differences P = 0.00, and body mass index in group B decreased by 8% compared to 6%, with statistically significant differences P = 0.00. 0.02

Fasting blood sugar concentration decreased in both groups without significant statistical differences

Fasting insulin concentration decreased in both groups, but with a clear advantage for group A, with a statistically significant difference, P = 0.00.

The concentration of insulin resistance decreased in both groups, with a preference for group A, with a statistically significant difference, P = 0.19

Conclusion: Pioglitazone treatment has an advantage over metformin in improving insulin resistance in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome, and in return, metformin is superior in reducing weight and BMl.

 

Published

2024-06-06

How to Cite

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حايك م, ميسون عزيز ديوب, أحمد عبد الرحمن. The role of oral antidiabetic agents in improving insulin resistance and body mass index in overweight polycystic ovary patients: a randomized controlled RCT study. Tuj-hlth [Internet]. 2024Jun.6 [cited 2024Jun.30];46(2):155-62. Available from: https://journal.tishreen.edu.sy/index.php/hlthscnc/article/view/17301