The association between the Mediterranean Diet and the Prime Diet Quality Score and polycystic ovary syndrome: a case control study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age, characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovarian morphology. This study aims to investigate the association between adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (Med-Diet) and the Prime Diet Quality Score (PDQS) and the risk of PCOS.

Method

This case-control study included 472 women aged 18-45, with 180 PCOS cases and 292 controls. PCOS diagnosis was based on the Rotterdam criteria. Dietary intake was assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire, and adherence to the Med-Diet and PDQS was calculated. Statistical analyses included logistic regression to examine associations between diet quality and PCOS.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Ajorlouie Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12001616 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature