Publications by authors named "Greta Prampolini"
Objective: To evaluate the effects of alpha lipoic acid (ALA) on hormonal and metabolic parameters in a group of overweight/obese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) patients.
Methods: This was a retrospective study in which thirty-two overweight/obese patients with PCOS ( = 32) not requiring hormonal treatment were selected from the database of the ambulatory clinic of the Gynecological Endocrinology Center at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy. The hormonal profile, routine exams and insulin and C-peptide response to oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) were evaluated before and after 12 weeks of complementary treatment with ALA (400 mg/day).
Article Synopsis
- - Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA) is a reversible disorder caused by reduced secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), often triggered by stress, leading to lower hormone production and symptoms like amenorrhea and increased osteoporosis risk.
- - Diagnosis involves ruling out other causes of amenorrhea and confirming low hormone levels alongside stress factors like excessive exercise or low weight.
- - Treatment strategies include dietary changes, reducing exercise, psychological support, and possibly low-dose estrogen therapy or assisted reproductive technologies if ovarian function doesn’t resume.