Title of article
Role of Essential Oil of Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) in Addressing Reverse Hormonal and Folliculogenesis Disturbances in a Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in a Rat Model
Author/Authors
Sadeghi Ataabadi ، Mahmood - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Alaee ، Sanaz - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Bagheri ، Mohammad Jafar - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Bahmanpoor ، Soghra - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Pages
4
From page
651
To page
654
Abstract
Purpose: Given the antiandrogenic effects of spearmint, in this study we evaluated the effects of its essential oil on polycystic ovarian syndrome in a rat model. Methods: Female rats were treated as follows: Control, normal rats which received 150 mg/kg spearmint oil or 300 mg/kg spearmint oil, or sesame oil; and PCOS-induced rats which received 150 mg/kg spearmint oil or 300 mg/kg spearmint oil, or sesame oil. Then the animals were killed and the levels of LH, FSH, testosterone and ovarian folliculogenesis were evaluated. Results: Spearmint oil reduced body weight, testosterone level, ovarian cysts and atretic follicles and increased Graafian follicles in PCOS rats. Conclusion: Spearmint has treatment potential on PCOS through inhibition of testosterone and restoration of follicular development in ovarian tissue
Keywords
PCOS , Mentha spicata , Folliculogenesis , Rat
Journal title
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin
Serial Year
2017
Journal title
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin
Record number
2448395
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