Authors
M Rondanelli, Vittoria Infantino, A Riva, G Petrangolini, MA Faliva, G Peroni, M Naso, M Nichetti, D Spadaccini, C Gasparri, S Perna
Publication date
2020/1
Source
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
Volume
301
Issue
1
Pages
53-60
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Description
Purpose
The therapy of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is based on synthetic hormones associated with lifestyle changes, but these therapies cannot be taken continuously, especially by women who would like to become pregnant. Thus, nutraceutical compounds were investigated as possible agents for treatment of PCOS. Berberine is shown to be effective against insulin resistance and obesity, particularly against visceral adipose tissue (VAT). Because of these properties, researchers theorized that berberine could be effective in PCOS treatment.
Methods
The aim of this narrative review was to assess the state of the art about the use of berberine in PCOS management.
Results
This review included 5 eligible studies. Despite the number of studies considered being low, the number of women studied is high (1078) and the results are interesting. Two authors find out that berberine induced a redistribution of …
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