The Impact of Intermittent Fasting on Metabolic and Hormonal Profile in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic disorders inflicting women of childbearing age. Dietary interventions have gained interest as non-pharmacological approach to control obesity and metabolic disturbances. However, the effects of intermittent fasting (IF) on metabolic and hormonal profiles of PCOS patients is debatable. Objectives: We performed this systematic review and meta-analysis to explore IF's effect on PCOS women's metabolic and hormonal profile (PROSPERO: CRD42024511520). Eligible studies included IF interventions in women with PCOS, with metabolic and hormonal profiles being reported. Methods: A systematic literature search using three databases, including PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web o

SUBMITTER: Aolymat I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12565925 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature