Myo-inositol in assisted reproductive technology from bench to bedside
- Autori: Etrusco, Andrea; Laganà, Antonio Simone; Chiantera, Vito; Buzzaccarini, Giovanni; Unfer, Vittorio
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2023
- Tipologia: Review essay (rassegna critica)
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/612354
Abstract
Inositols are insulin-sensitizing compounds of promising efficacy in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). On the one hand, myo-inositol (myo-ins) plays a regulatory role in male and female reproductive function, influencing the development of oocytes, spermatozoa, and embryos. On the other hand, high concentrations of D-chiro-inositol (D-chiro-ins) in the ovary may adversely affect oocyte quality. This review analyses the available literature, which encourages the clinical use of myo-ins in assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) due to its beneficial effects on female and male reproduction.