Role of the Ketogenic Diet in Women With PCOS
Role of the Ketogenic Diet in Women With PCOS
For the fact of PCOS symptoms could be improved with weight loss and improving insulin
 resistance, the investigators will do this study to evaluate the role of the ketogenic diet
 in overweight and obese women with PCOS.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinal abnormalities that
 affect females within the reproductive age, and are found in about 4% of women. PCOS is
 commonly associated with symptoms of increased testosterone such as irregular or absent
 menstrual cycle, increased body hair, and infertility. PCOS is also associated with other
 disorders such as obesity, insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, diabetes mellitus type 2,
 and dyslipidemia.

 Until now, there is no known curative treatment for PCOS. However, anti-diabetic medications
 can improve many metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance, and increased levels of
 serum testosterone and total cholesterol. In addition, regulation of diet with exercise could
 improve the insulin sensitivity. Therefore, managements that aim to decrease the insulin
 level, improve the insulin resistance and decrease the body weight may be useful for
 improving symptoms of PCOS.

 Ketogenic diets are characterized by a reduction in carbohydrates (usually to less than 50
 g/day) and a relative increase in the proportions of protein and fat. People following the
 keto diet gain 75% of their calories from fat, 20% from protein, and 5% from carbohydrates.
 Previous studies have revealed that the ketogenic diet of low carbohydrate could decrease the
 body weight and improve the insulin resistance.
Inclusion Criteria:

 1. Age range between 16-35 years.

 2. BMI ≥ 27.

 3. Normal Renal Function.

 4. Rotterdam criteria for the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome:

 -  Oligo/anovulation

 -  Hyperandrogenism

 -  Polycystic ovaries on ultrasound.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 1. Age <16 or >35 years.

 2. BMI < 27.

 3. Pregnancy.

 4. Major medical disorders or other concurrent medical illnesses e.g. DM, other causes of
 androgen excess and hypercholesteremia

 5. Current or previous use of hormonal, anti-diabetic or anti-obesity drugs, or other
 drugs that affect hormone levels, carbohydrate metabolism or appetite.