Bye-bye chiro-inositol - myo-inositol: true progress in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome and ovulation induction

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2011 Oct;15(10):1212-4.

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial syndrome affecting 10% of women in reproductive age. Insulin sensitizer agents are the best therapeutic option for PCOS patients; among which there is Inositol. Inositol is a polyalcohol existing as nine different stereoisomers, two of which have been shown to be insulin mediators: myo-inositol (MI) and D-chiro-inositol (DCI). So far only MI have been show to be present in the follicular fluid and in a direct comparison between MI and DCI only MI was able to improve oocyte and embryo quality. Therefore, Could we say "bye-bye D-chiro-Inositol" in the practice of clinical gynecology and reproductive medicine?

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Inositol / therapeutic use*
  • Ovulation Induction / methods*
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Inositol