ReviewLife (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Berberine-A Promising Therapeutic Approach to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Infertile/Pregnant Women.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- The effect of berberine on obesity indices: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal of obesity (2005) · 2026Pooled it
- Metabolic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Berberine-Rationale for Its Therapeutic Potential in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Advances in the Study of Endometrial Receptivity and Glucose Metabolism Mechanisms in Insulin Resistance.Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism · 2026Review
- Metal-based nanoplatforms for enhancing the biomedical applications of berberine: current progress and future directions.Nanomedicine (London, England) · 2025Review
- Screening of Optimal Phytoconstituents throughCurrent pharmaceutical design · 2025Article
- Preparation and Evaluation of Berberine-Excipient Complexes in Enhancing the Dissolution Rate of Berberine Incorporated into Pellet Formulations.AAPS PharmSciTech · 2024Article
- ChatGPT's Efficacy in Queries Regarding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Treatment Strategies for Women Experiencing Infertility.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Natural Products in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): A Mini-Review of Lipid Profile, Blood Glucose, and Ovarian Histological Improvements.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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Abstract
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder with an unknown etiology that features a wide range of endocrine and metabolic abnormalities that hamper fertility. PCOS women experience difficulties getting pregnant, and if pregnant, they are prone to miscarriage, gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia, high fetal morbidity, and perinatal mortality. Insulin, the pancreatic hormone best known for its important role in glucose metabolism, has an underrated position in reproduction. PCOS women who have associated insulin resistance (with consequent hyperinsulinemia) have fertility issues and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Lowering the endogen insulin levels and insulin resistance appears to be a target to improve fertility and pregnancy outcomes in those women. Berberine is an alkaloid with a high concentration in various medicinal herbs that exhibits a hypoglycaemic effect alongside a broad range of other therapeutic activities. Its medical benefits may stand up for treating different conditions, including diabetes mellitus. So far, a small number of pharmacological/clinical trials available in the English language draw attention towards the good results of berberine's use in PCOS women with insulin resistance for improving fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Our study aims to uncover how berberine can counteract the negative effect of insulin resistance in PCOS women and improve fertility and pregnancy outcomes.
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