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Health Benefits of Vitamin D and Calcium in Women With PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol), Medroxyprogesterone (Provera), and 2 other interventions for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Vitamin D Deficiency. Completed, enrolled 36 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The investigators conducted a prospective un-blinded pilot study of Vitamin D plus Calcium (Ca) supplementation in overweight (BMI \> 27) premenopausal women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), as defined by the Rotterdam Criteria, 2003, and who were deficient in vitamin D as reflected by serum 25-hydroxy (25-OH) vitamin D (serum levels \< 20 ng/mL).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
50,000IU (or 1 tablet), PO, monthly (supplements to be taken for three months)
10mg, PO, daily for ten days
2,000IU (or 2 tablets), PO, daily (supplements taken for three months)
1,000mg (or 2 tablets), PO, daily (supplements taken for three months)