Hirsutism in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), consequent to elevated androgen levels leads to significant cosmetic and psychological problems. Recent research in Turkey has shown that spearmint tea has antiandrogenic properties in females with hirsutism. No research has yet been undertaken to assess ...
Hormonal Effects:Spearmint contains compounds that may have hormonal effects, particularly in women. There is some evidence to suggest that spearmint tea may reduce testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which can help alleviate symptoms such as hirsutism (excess hair growt...
but the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level is lower in PCOS patients compare to normal women [5]. Follicle accumulation, absence of corpus luteum and rise in the ovarian volume are some of the remarkable signs of ovaries with PCOS [6]. ...