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Recent research indicates that melatonin (MLT) may enhance several dimensions of this syndrome via various mechanisms. Consequently, this study was undertaken to systematically evaluate the impact of MLT supplementation on different aspects of PCOS.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>According to the PRISMA guideline, we identified studies published between January 2013 and November 4, 2024, through a comprehensive electronic search of several reputable databases, including Web of Science (WoS), PubMed (MEDLINE), ProQuest, Scopus, and Google Scholar, utilizing MESH keywords. A meta\u2010analysis was conducted employing a random\u2010effects model, during which we computed the standardized mean differences (SMDs) along with their corresponding 95% confidence intervals.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 12 studies were incorporated into the meta\u2010analysis, encompassing 1590 women diagnosed with PCOS. Among these participants, 710 were assigned to the intervention group, while 692 were placed in the comparison or control group, representing data collected from six countries. The SMD for total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and endometrial thickness were 0.97 [95% CI 0.55; 1.40,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      : &lt;\u20090.001,\n                      <jats:italic>\u03c4<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      : &lt;\u20090.001], 0.50 [95% CI 0.29; 0.70,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      : &lt;\u20090.01,\n                      <jats:italic>\u03c4<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      : 0.01,\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      : 26.38%]. Also, the risk ratio of clinical pregnancy rate after treatment was 0.38 [95% CI 0.14; 0.62,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      : &lt;\u20090.001,\n                      <jats:italic>\u03c4<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      : 0.01,\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      : 13.03%], and the risk difference of clinical pregnancy rate after treatment was 0.10 [95% CI 0.05; 0.16,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      : &lt;\u20090.001,\n                      <jats:italic>\u03c4<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      : &lt;\u20090.001,\n                      <jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic>\n                      <jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>\n                      : 0%].\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The administration of an appropriate dose of MLT demonstrates a notable impact on TAC, endometrial thickness, and the clinical pregnancy rate. This intervention may assist women with PCOS in effectively addressing the challenges associated with this condition, complementing standard treatment protocols.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/hsr2.71269","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,10,15]],"date-time":"2025-10-15T04:19:50Z","timestamp":1760501990000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":7,"title":["The Impact of Melatonin Supplementation on Various Aspects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta\u2010Analysis"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"8","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0001-3644-9438","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Seyedeh Shahed","family":"Shoarishoar","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Reproductive Health Research Center Guilan University of Medical Sciences Rasht Iran"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-5327-2411","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Zainab","family":"Alimoradi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Prevention of Non\u2010Communicable Diseases Qazvin University of Medical Sciences Qazvin Iran"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1149-8057","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Fatemeh Alsadat","family":"Rahnemaei","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Student Scientific Research Center (SSRC) Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-6619-2330","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Saeed","family":"Mehrzadi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Razi Drug Research Center Iran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-8338-166X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Fatemeh","family":"Abdi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Health Management Research Institute Iran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,10,14]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_2_13_2_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1038\/s41572-024-00511-3"},{"key":"e_1_2_13_3_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3390\/jcm12041454"},{"key":"e_1_2_13_4_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.62110\/sciencein.jist.2024.v12.752"},{"key":"e_1_2_13_5_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3390\/biomedicines11102791"},{"key":"e_1_2_13_6_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3390\/antiox12040907"},{"issue":"3","key":"e_1_2_13_7_1","article-title":"Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): International Collaboration to Translate Evidence and Guide Future Research","volume":"257","author":"Tay C. 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