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Evaluation of the effect of Silybum marianum on endometriosis

Evaluation of the changes in endometrioma size and AMH levels after treatment with Silybum marianum extract in women with endometriosis

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200925048836N4
Enrollment
60
Registered
2023-02-25
Start date
2023-03-11
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-03-13

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

Conditions

Endometriosis. Endometriosis of ovary

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Silibum Marianum 140 mg twice daily and 30 mg medroxyprogesterone for six months. Intervention 2: Control group: Placebo (starch) tablets twice daily and medroxypr

Sponsors

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Endometriosis recorded by transvaginal ultrasound or transrectal ultrasound by a gynecologist No history of endometriosis surgery Without any chronic inflammatory disease and chronic medical conditions such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and rheumatic disease Age less than 45 years old The patient is without surgical indication

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Breast Cancer probability of side effects such as severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or gastrointestinal symptoms Previous endometriosis surgery Cervical or ovarian cancer Uterine fibroid

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
AMH level. Timepoint: Six months after starting the medication. Method of measurement: Hormone kits (Diazist).;Endometrioma size. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 6 months later. Method of measurement: Transvaginal or transrectal ultrasonography.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr.Elham Askari

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

elliaskary_md@yahoo.com+98 71 3233 2365

Outcome results

None listed

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