Effect of Herbal Medicine Treatment on Insulin Resistance in Women with PCOS: A Cross-Sectional Study
Journal · Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
Original authors · Bae YJ, Lee KH, Jang HN, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.jep.2024.117523
Summary
Medical records of 200 women diagnosed with PCOS were analyzed to compare insulin resistance indicators between herbal medicine treatment and non-treatment groups. HOMA-IR, fasting blood glucose, and insulin levels were analyzed.
Key figures
HOMA-IR reduction rate
28%
Participants
200 patients
Conclusion
PCOS women receiving herbal medicine treatment had significantly lower insulin resistance indicators, and potential to contribute to metabolic function improvement was confirmed.
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