Effects of vitex agnes castus on hormonal imbalances in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Authors

  • Sugantha Saul Department of Biochemistry, T.B.M.L. College, Porayar 609 307, Tamilnadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20173295

Keywords:

Hormonal imbalance, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Phytochemical analysis, Vitex agnus castus

Abstract

Background: The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinopathies in women. Its incidence is assessed at 6-8% of the female population in the reproductive age. It is caused by an imbalance of the female sex hormones and higher levels of male hormones called androgens.

Methods: In women with PCOS, the ovaries make more androgens than normal. High levels of these hormones affect the development and release of eggs during ovulation. Hence the hormonal imbalance were studied in three groups. In the present study ,8mg of estradiol valerate was used to induce PCOS in female albino rats. The levels of leutinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate, Estradiol, Progesterone, and Prolaction were studied.

Results: The phytochemical analysis of vitex agnus castus was carried out and the positive effects of vitex agnus castus on the hormonal irregularities of PCOS were also studied. The present findings indicated that vitex agnus castus was found to be rich in phytochemicals.

Conclusions: The hormonal levels highly reflect the underlying hormonal imbalance in PCOS and the results obtained in the present study also proved that vitex agnus castus is more efficient in reversing the adverse effects of hormonal imbalance of PCOS.

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2017-07-22

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Saul, S. (2017). Effects of vitex agnes castus on hormonal imbalances in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 6(8), 2051–2055. https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20173295

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