Natural Remedies for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) : A Review

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous endocrine disorder that affects about one in 15 women worldwide. It is a major disorder characterized by elevated levels of male hormones (androgens), acne and hirsutism. It can even cause insulin resistance, anovulation and infertility on prolong incidence of cysts. Since PCOS is a curable disorder, it can be cured by use of natural remedies or allopathic medication. The natural remedies include treatment with phytoestrogenic and non-estrogenic herbs such as Liquorice, Ginseng, Black cohosh, Dong qui, Hops and Kelp which are effective and safe. In this review, an attempt has been made to study the use of natural remedy for treatment of PCOS.