Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Role of Chromium in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Abstract

Shahnai Basharat, Kiran Qureshi, Komal Chishti, Hafiza Madiha Jaffar, Muhammad Ali, Aliha Saleem, Manahil Zulfiqar, Nabia Shabir, Khadija Asad, Javeria Momtaz, Neha Rauf

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is the disorder of female reproductive system. Obesity, hyperandrogenism and inflammation are known to play a role in its pathophysiology. It can cause menstural irregularities, insulin resistance, infertility, dyslipidemia, acne, hairsuitism and glucose intolerance. Unhealthy lifestyles like high intake of fatty and sugary foods, decrease in physical activity also play a role in causing obesity and metabolic dysfunction. Chromium is an important element in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. In this review we will find out how chromium improves metabolic dysfunction, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, menstural irregularities and ovarian problems. We will also find out how chromium can be used as a treatment strategy for polycystic ovaries.