BACKGROUND Previous studies suggest that metformin by reducing hyperinsulinemia is clinically useful in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Our Objective was to observe the role of metformin in correcting oligomenorrhea/amenorrhea and anovulation within six month in hyperinsulinemic women with PCOS. Another aim was to assess the decrease in hyperinsulinemia and body weight by met...

introduction: ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar islamic calendar, during which muslims are obliged to perform specific rites and rituals. fasting is considered the most important ritual during the holy month of ramadan. fasting variably influences the health of individuals, which could be attributed to the changes in the concentrations of certain biochemical markers. this study aimed to e...

during the islamic lunar month of ramadan millions of muslims abstain from drinking and eating from dawn to sunset. the objective of this study was to investigate the effect of intermittent islamic fasting on reproductive function, hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis and the peripheral metabolism of thyroid hormones in men. we measured serum levels of fsh, lh, testosterone, prolactin, tsh, t4, ...

OBJECTIVE To investigate Muslim women's attitudes concerning Ramadan fasting during pregnancy and determine how healthcare providers can better serve this population. METHODS A cross-sectional study targeted Muslim patients with active obstetric records within the University of Michigan Health System who received care at clinics in metro Detroit (MI, USA) during Ramadan in 2013. Patients aged...

Background: Hypercholesterolemia is a risk factor for causing death at young age. The World Health Organization reported in 2002 that 4.4 million deaths were caused by hypercholesterolemia, or 7.9% of the total number condition which cholesterol levels body exceed normal levels. One way can be done to prevent hypercholesterolemia control diet, namely fasting. Dawood’s fasting one obligatory fas...

in the religion of islam, fasting is obligatory for healthy adults during ramadan. millions of muslims around the world practice fasting in this holy month which may cause different metabolic and hormonal changes due to the restrictions in regular caloric intake. this article was aimed to review some possible effects of ramadan fasting on the endocrine system which has a great impact on physiol...

Osteoporosis is considered as one of the most common diseases that women face after their menopause and is caused by both genetic and environmental factors.  Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) gene is one of the important genetic factors contributing in osteoporosis which has a direct and very important relationship with fasting. Fasting is one of the alternatives proved to reduce the DPP-4 level a...

This study aims to explain the definition of hadith science, branches and methods approaching science in Islamic studies. Then author will examine about "the sleep fasting people is worship" from perspective 'ulûm al-hadīṡ. The interesting because this often used as an excuse be unproductive when fasting, especially during Ramadan. research method a qualitative through library research. results...