Quercetin or alpha lipoic acid for PCOS symptoms
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests adding quercetin or alpha lipoic acid to standard PCOS care to see if they improve symptoms and blood markers. It may help women who have irregular periods or signs of excess androgens like acne.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with polycystic ovaries on ultrasound.
- Your menstrual cycles are longer than 35 days apart.
- You have acne or excess hair growth (signs of high androgens).
- You have not used birth control pills, hormone therapy, or cholesterol-lowering drugs recently.
- You are not pregnant and do not have diabetes, high blood pressure, or other major health conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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