Therapeutic effect and safety of curcumin in women with PCOS: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multi-factorial heterogeneous syndrome that has both adverse reproductive and metabolic implications for affected women and its management is a challenging clinical problem. Curcumin, as a phenolic compound with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties exerting positive effects on the lipid profile and insulin resistance, appears to be a valuable treatment regimen for patients with PCOS.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of curcumin in the treatment of PCOS.

Methods

Chinese databases (Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Biology Medicine Databases, VIP database, Wanfang Database, and Chinese Clinical Trial Registry) and English databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Embase

SUBMITTER: Shen W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9646792 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature