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Study aim
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Evaluation of the effect of Lactofem probiotic supplement on sexual function in patients with different phenotypes of polycystic ovary syndrome undergoing cyproterone compound
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Design
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clinical trial with 8 intervention and control groups; with parallel groups; Randomized; Designed in 480 patients, phase 3, randomization using block method
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Settings and conduct
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Eligible patients referred to Muftah Clinic of Yasuj University of Medical Sciences will be divided into eight groups of 60 people according to phenotype and sexual function will be measured.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Eligibility conditions: age 18 to 40 years, Confirmation of polycystic ovary syndrome based on the Rotterdam criteria, Iranian, Absence of severe mental conditions since six months before the research, Not suffering from severe depression and anxiety according to the depression and anxiety questionnaire, No current use of psychiatric medications, No language or cognitive problems preventing the patient from completing the questionnaire, No smoking, No current use of drugs affecting sexual function, Failure to previously diagnose an organic cause for sexual dysfunction by an experienced physician, Currently taking cyproterone compound tablets as prescribed by the gynecologist
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Intervention groups
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Intervention groups (phenotype A, B, C, D): cyproterone compound tablets (21 days in each monthly cycle, for 3 months) along with Lactofem capsules (500 mg, manufactured by Bio Fermentation Company, Iran) orally, daily, for 3 months)
Control groups (phenotype A, B, C, D): cyproterone compound tablets (21 days per monthly cycle, for 3 months)
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Main outcome variables
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Sexual function