Anti-Androgenic Effects of Spearmint Tea (Mentha Spicata)

January 2017 in “ CommonKnowledge Research Repository (Pacific University Oregon) ”

Rayna Donnelly

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Studysummary This review suggests spearmint tea may lower androgenic hormones in women with hirsutism and related symptoms, though longer treatment and follow-up may be needed for noticeable improvements.

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The document reviewed the potential anti-androgenic effects of spearmint tea in females with elevated androgens, which can cause conditions like hirsutism. Two studies were analyzed: one showed a decrease in free testosterone and an increase in luteinizing and follicle-stimulating hormones over 5 days, while the other, a 30-day randomized controlled trial, showed similar hormonal changes and a reduction in self-reported hirsutism scores, though not in the objective Ferriman-Gallwey score. The conclusion suggested that spearmint tea might help lower androgenic hormones, but longer treatment and follow-up are likely needed for noticeable improvements in hirsutism symptoms.

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In this study, spearmint tea significantly reduced testosterone levels and improved self-reported hirsutism in women with PCOS, but did not change objective hair growth scores over the short trial period.