Effect of Evening Primrose Oil on Hyperandrogenism Markers in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

    September 2023 in “ Research Square (Research Square) ”
    Amjed Ali, Maria Javed, Shaista Jabeen, Sana Farooq, Muhammad Usman, Saleh S. Alarfaji, Fahad Tanveer, Xiao Zhang
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    TLDR Evening primrose oil significantly improves hormone levels and reduces BMI and cholesterol in women with PCOS.
    The study evaluated the effects of evening primrose oil (EPO) on lipid profiles, hormonal levels, and BMI in 48 women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Participants were divided into a control group and a treatment group, with the latter receiving 1000 mg of EPO daily for 10 weeks. Results showed significant reductions in BMI, LDL, total cholesterol, LH, FSH, and testosterone levels, and an increase in estrogen levels in the treatment group. The study concluded that EPO significantly improved these markers in women with PCOS.
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