Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Herbal Intervention in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    December 2023 in “ Migration letters ”
    Preeti Chouhan, Ayush Kumar Garg
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    TLDR Herbal treatments can help manage PCOS symptoms.
    This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of herbal interventions in managing PCOS, analyzing 25 studies with 779 women. The results showed significant improvements in BMI (-0.16), hirsutism (-0.34), and insulin levels (-0.79), with less pronounced effects on fasting glucose (-0.27) and FSH levels (-0.11). The findings suggest that herbal therapies can be a beneficial treatment option for women with PCOS.
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