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Effect of magnesium supplementation in improving hyperandrogenism, hirsutism, and sleep quality in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized, placebo‐controlled clinical trial

Mahsa Gholizadeh‐Moghaddam, H. Ghasemi-Tehrani, G. Askari, Mahsima Jaripur, C. Clark, M. Rouhani

Health Science Reports, 2022

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Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the common endocrine disorders in women, which causes numerous symptoms in women. The relationship of many micronutrients with this syndrome has been investigated. This study was conducted to examine the effects of magnesium supplementation on hyperandrogenism, hirsutism, and sleep quality in women with PCOS.

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