The Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Hypothalamic Pituitary Ovarian (HPO) Axis in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

The Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Hypothalamic Pituitary Ovarian (HPO) Axis in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

<strong>Background:</strong> Ramadan fasting is a religious practice and an exceptional ritual compared to all other religious conventions. The aim of fasting in Ramadan is to establish a proper religious model of self-control and healthy lifestyle. <strong>Objectives:</strong&g...

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Main Authors: Farideh Zangeneh, Nasrin Abedinia, Mohammad Mehdi Naghizadeh, Reza Salman Yazdi, Tahereh Madani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2014-04-01
Series:Women’s Health Bulletin
Subjects:
ramadan fasting
polycystic ovary syndrome
stress hormones
beta
endorphine
insulin
sex hormones
Online Access:http://womenshealthbulletin.sums.ac.ir/article_45174_395b57b1888b8bf45feabf5d5ec1c7d0.pdf

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