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About PCOS — Hormone Health.
Polycystic ovary syndrome — hormonal imbalance, irregular cycles, insulin resistance, and fertility issues.
Audited published research per compound. Drill into a pair for the breakdown.
Bar length counts published studies — green marks studies reporting at least one benefit, slate the other studies (no benefit, unclear or harm); labels read benefit studies / all studies.
◆ marks each compound's research score (0-100): how consistently published studies reported a benefit, weighted by study design. It summarises the research, not how well a compound will work for you.
Compounds with published trial evidence for this condition, ranked by strength of evidence. Each result is put in plain terms and comes from the study itself — open “Exact figures” for the published statistics, or follow the study link to read the paper.
| Compound | Evidence strength | What studies found |
|---|---|---|
| InositolResearch score 44/100 · Limited | 1 randomised trial — 1 study | 5/5 outcomes showed benefit
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We publish community results for pcos only once at least 10 people have reported on the same compound — so no individual report is ever shown. Until then, here is the research side on its own.
Used something for pcos? Sharing how it went for you helps the next person — it is only ever published as part of a group of 10 or more.
Add your outcomeOpen the original papers, check their methods, and discuss what is relevant with a qualified professional.
Every study behind the numbers above is linked next to its result.
Ordered by strength of evidence, then result direction.
01Comparison of metformin with inositol versus metformin alone in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsKelly FA, et al. · Endocrine · 2025Systematic Review · matched via Pcos · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)
PMID 39331347 ↗02Inositol for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis to Inform the 2023 Update of the International Evidence-based PCOS GuidelinesFitz V, et al. · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2024Systematic Review · matched via Pcos · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)
PMID 38163998 ↗03Polycystic ovaries and herbal remedies: A systematic reviewManouchehri A, et al. · JBRA assisted reproduction · 2023Systematic Review · matched via Pcos · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)
PMID 35916457 ↗04Inositol is an effective and safe treatment in polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsGreff D, et al. · Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2023Meta-Analysis · matched via Pcos · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)
PMID 36703143 ↗05Comparative efficacy of combined myo-inositol and D-chiro inositol versus metformin across PCOS Phenotypes: enhancing ovarian function, ovulation, and stress response in a prospective clinical trialThese compounds appear in related research or traditional use. Their position is not a recommendation or ranking. Research scores summarise published studies only.
Randomized Controlled Trial · matched via Pcos · PubMed record (CORPUS-A)
Outcome summaries extracted from the linked papers' curated records. Educational, not medical advice.
Ordered by strength of evidence, then result direction.
Figures are reported as published; study designs and populations vary. Works for Us does not interpret results or provide medical advice.