🌿 Fenugreek Seed Extract and PCOS: What Recent Research Suggests
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women of reproductive age. It is characterized by a combination of:
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Irregular or absent menstrual cycles
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Ovarian cysts
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Elevated androgen levels (such as testosterone)
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Hirsutism (excess hair growth)
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Insulin resistance
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Weight gain and metabolic disturbances
Because PCOS affects both hormonal balance and metabolic health, treatment often requires a multi-targeted approach.
A 2023 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial published in the Journal of the American Nutrition Association evaluated the effects of a standardized fenugreek seed extract in 208 premenopausal women diagnosed with PCOS over a 90-day period.
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