EFFECT OF HERBAL DRUGS ON POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME: A REVIEW
AbstractPolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hyper-androgenic disorder that is associated with ovaries that produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in small amounts in 5-10% of women at 18-44 years of age women. The numerous small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) form in ovaries in small undeveloped follicles. The chemical-based drugs induce the ovulatory cycle instead of allowing it to restore its original healthy rhythm. This hormone imbalance causes their body to skip menstrual periods, making it harder for them to get pregnant. Many allopathic medications are used for PCOS but also have some side effects. To overcome the adverse impact of chemicals on the body, herbal formulations are preferred. This study explores the efficacy of herbs as a possible therapeutic agent in preventing and managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The benefit of herbal therapy compared to conventional therapy is that herbal therapy is safe with lesser side effects, and the presence of multiple active compounds in medicinal herbs provides a potentiating effect.
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