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The effect of asparagus root on fertility in infertile women

The effect of Persian medicine product containing asparagus root (Asparagus officinalis L) on ovarian follicle growth and incidence of pregnancy in infertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20211214053410N1
Enrollment
50
Registered
2021-12-27
Start date
2021-12-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-01-11

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Conditions

infertility. Female infertility associated with anovulation

Interventions

Sponsors

Ghoum University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Infertile women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) based on the Rotterdam Criteria 20 to 35 years old Informed consent to participate in the study Minimum and maximum Infertility period: 1-5 year BMI less than 30 kg per square meter

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Male factor Infertility Tubular infertility other types of ovarian cysts except PCO Endometriosis Premature ovarian failure (POF) and decreased ovarian reserve (DOR) Underlying and systemic disease and malignancy Breast disease such as breast cysts Liver, kidney, joint and rheumatic disorders Other diseases including metabolic diseases such as diabetes and endocrine disorders including uncontrolled hypothyroidism, hyperprolactinemia and Cushing's disease Taking herbal medicine during the last month Lack of cooperation to continue the study Severe allergy or drug complications Risk of Ovarian Ovulation Syndrome (OHSS) The entering The patient into a new treatment phase during the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Ovarian follicle size. Timepoint: Before the intervention and during 10th to 12th of menstrual cycle (in case of lack of proper size of the ultrasound follicle on days 14-16 and finally 20-22 cycles) the first and second months after the intervention. Method of measurement: vaginal ultrasound.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Numbers of dominant follicles. Timepoint: Before the intervention and during 10th to 12th of menstrual cycle (in case of lack of proper size of the ultrasound follicle on days 14-16 and finally 20-22 cycles)of the first and second month after the intervention. Method of measurement: vaginal ultrasound.;Endometrial thickness. Timepoint: Before the intervention and during 10th to 12th of menstrual cycle of the first and second month after the intervention. Method of measurement: vaginal ultrasound.;Endometrial pattern. Timepoint: Before the intervention and during 10th to 12th of menstrual cycle of the first and second month after the intervention. Method of measurement: vaginal ultrasound.;Chemical pregnancy. Timepoint: After the first delay in menstruation, the fourth week of the menstruation cycle. Method of measurement: Serum ?-hCG meausurment.;Clinical pregnancy. Timepoint: After a positive serum ?-hCG test, the fifth to sixth week of the menstruation cycle. Method of measurement: Observing fetal heart rate on ultrasound.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMina Atharizadeh

Ghoum University of Medical Sciences

m.atharizade@gmail.com+98 2537764073-4

Outcome results

None listed

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