Although the current literature associates polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) with chronic
inflammation, the evidence for this link remains inconclusive and its causal nature remains …

In the last decades several studies suggested that vitamin D is involved in the modulation of
the reproductive process in women due to the expression of VDR and 1α-hydroxylase in …

The role of vitamin D in female reproduction has been intensively examined over the last few
decades. A large body of evidence suggests that vitamin D might have beneficial effects on …

Background Accumulating evidence from animal and human studies suggests that vitamin D
is involved in many functions of the reproductive system in both genders. Aim The aim of this …

Background: Human follicular fluid (FF) is rich in hormones and antioxidants. Many
components of FF differ in follicles of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) …

Objective. This study aims to investigate the effect of combining calcium and vitamin D
supplements with metformin on menstrual cycle abnormalities, gonadotropins, and IGF‐1 …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder that affects
reproductive-age women. Hyperandrogenemia is present in a significant fraction (~ 80%) of …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous endocrine disorder that affects 8–
13% of women of reproductive age. It is one of the most common causes of infertility and is …

Vitamin D deficiency has been related to metabolic syndrome (MetS) in polycystic ovary
syndrome (PCOS). The vitamin D-binding protein (DBP) is the main protein involved in …

Hyperandrogenic state in females is accompanied with metabolic syndrome, insulin
resistance and vascular pathologies. A total of 67%–85% of hyperandrogenic women suffer …