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

herbal interventions PCOS hirsutism insulin levels fasting glucose FSH levels polycystic ovary syndrome follicle-stimulating hormone

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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