“Pre-IVF supplementation was associated with better embryological outcomes and reproductive outcomes in this cohort.”
The median age of participants was 27. It is likely all study participants had PCOS (now called PMOS) but the study's overview didn’t clarify whether all participants did in fact have PCOS/PMOS.
Study source: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02601060261491431
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a naturally occurring compound involved in cellular energy production and antioxidant activity. Researchers are particularly interested in its potential role in reproductive health because developing eggs have substantial energy requirements.
While these findings are promising, this was an observational study. The results demonstrate an association, not proof that CoQ10 supplementation caused the improvements.
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