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Effect of Metformin and Foeniculum Vulgare extract on Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome

Comparison of Metformin and Foeniculum Vulgare extract on Anthropometric Indices and Laboratory Tests among Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2016041725292N3
Enrollment
74
Registered
2016-05-09
Start date
2016-02-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrom. Pregnancy examination and test

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group (1): 44 patients received 25 drops of Foeniculum Vulgare extract three times a day after meals for 3 months. Intervention 2: Intervention group (2): 30 patients rece
Treatment - Drugs
Intervention group (1): 44 patients received 25 drops of Foeniculum Vulgare extract three times a day after meals for 3 months
Intervention group (2): 30 patients received Metformin tablet (500 milligrams) three times a day after meals for 3 months

Sponsors

Vice Chancellor Of Research, Babol University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome patients between 18-40 years-old; Having Body mass index between 25 to 35 kilogram/Square meters Exclusion criteria: Consuming Metformin and Foeniculum Vulgarel in the past two months; Hyperprolactimenia; Cushing's syndrome; congenital adrenal hyperplasia, thyroid disorders; liver and kidney diseases; pregnancy and athletes

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Anthropometric indices such as Weight; Body Mass Index; waist and hip circumferences. Timepoint: Three months after completing treatment. Method of measurement: Observation and record.;Labrotary tests. Timepoint: Three months after completing treatment. Method of measurement: Observation and record.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Improving the severity of Hirsutism. Timepoint: Three months after treatment. Method of measurement: Based on the Ferriman-Gallwey score.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAthena Abedinie

Babol University of Medical Sciences

athena1362@yahoo.com+98 11321995926

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026