Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)-A Mini Review

Authors:

Aruna L Hugar, Amarvani P Kanjikar and Ramesh L Londonkar*

Volume 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects between 5-10% women of reproductive age and remains the most enigmatic reproductive disorders. The most common symptoms of PCOS are obesity, acne, amenorrhea, irregular menstrual cycles, hirsutism, insulin resistance and high cholesterol. One of the treatments for PCOS is the use of synthetic medicine which can help to treat PCOS but with side-effects. However, many women who suffer from PCOS opt to use alternative medicine in conjunction with traditional medicine to improve their condition. There are some herbs that are very helpful in treating PCOS. In this review, we focus on the role of herbal medicine in the treatment of PCOS.

Keywords:

Stein-Leventhal syndrome; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Menstrual Cycles; Hirsutism; Dyslipidemia; Insulin Resistance; Diabetes; Obesity; Cancer; Infertility; Coronary Heart Diseases

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