Botanical Treatment for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    January 2009 in “ Elsevier eBooks ”
    Sidika E. Kasim-Karakas, Susmita Mishra
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    TLDR Some plant-based treatments may help with ovary function, insulin resistance, and excess male hormones in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
    The 2009 document reviews the potential of botanical treatments for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition affecting reproductive and metabolic health in women. It highlights that while conventional treatments focus on symptoms, botanicals like N-acetyl cysteine, d Chiro-inositol, and others may improve ovarian function, reduce insulin resistance, and address androgen excess. Some botanicals have shown promising results, such as NAC in augmenting ovulation and d Chiro-inositol in reducing insulin resistance and testosterone levels. Other botanicals, including saw palmetto and Urtica dioica, are suggested for their potential to alleviate androgen excess symptoms like hirsutism. The document also discusses botanicals with insulin-sensitizing and lipid-lowering effects, which are important for PCOS management. However, it stresses the need for more clinical trials to confirm the efficacy and safety of these botanical treatments for PCOS patients.
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