Authors : Vruttika Katore; Amruta Bhingare

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24OCT1816

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Abstract : Worldwide, 2.2-26% Many women who are fertile experience PCOS, a complicated the Endocrine, metabolic, and genetic condition. Pale menstruation, infertility, hirsutism, acne, and insulin resistance are some of the symptoms of PCOS, which is typified by polycystic ovaries, persistent anovulation, and hyperandrogenism. While they come with risks and adverse effects, conventional treatments frequently target specific ailments. Herbal remedies, on the other hand, present a viable, low-risk substitute. The effectiveness of several botanicals, such as Ashoka, Shatavari, Lodhra, Guduchi and Haritki in reducing PCOS symptoms is highlighted in this review. These herbs improve ovarian morphology and lower hyperandrogenism; they also have hypoglycemic, anti-obesity, and hormone-regulating qualities. Other herbs that are useful for hormone imbalance, reproductive dysfunction, depression, menstruation include The plants Phyllanthus emblica and Bauhinia variegata. Bellirica terminalia. Hypericum perforatum with Tribulus terrestris. anomalies. Notably, there have been no documented adverse effects and these phytotherapeutic approaches are well tolerated. The goal of this review is to compile the body of research regarding the use of natural plants to treat PCOS, with a focus on the possibility of herbal formulations as a safe, effective, supplemental management strategy for condition.

Keywords : PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome , Ovarian Morphology , Hypoglycemic Consequences , Hormone Regulation Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Ashoka, Shatavari, Lodhra, Guduchi ,Tulsi and Haritaki.

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