| Literature DB >> 26516311 |
Anand Swaroop1, Amrita Sarkari Jaipuriar2, Sushil Kumar Gupta3, Manashi Bagchi1, Pawan Kumar4, Harry G Preuss5, Debasis Bagchi6.
Abstract
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent hormonal disorders among women of reproductive age causing irregular menstrual cycles, excessive body or facial hair, miscarriage and infertility. The latter being a most common PCOS symptoms. Because the symptoms are seemingly unrelated to one another, PCOS is often overlooked and undiagnosed. The present study is an open label, one-arm, non-randomized, post-marketing surveillance study in 50 premenopausal women (18-45 years, BMI<42) diagnosed with PCOS using a novel Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract (fenugreek seed extract, Furocyst, 2 capsules of 500 mg each/day) extract, enriched in approximately 40% furostanolic saponins, over a period of 90 consecutive days. The study was conducted to determine its efficacy on the reduction of ovarian volume and the number of ovarian cysts. Ethical committee approval was obtained for this study. Furocyst treatment caused significant reduction in ovary volume. Approximately 46% of study population showed reduction in cyst size, while 36% of subjects showed complete dissolution of cyst. It is important to mention that 71% of subjects reported the return of regular menstrual cycle on completion of the treatment and 12% of subjects subsequently became pregnant. Overall, 94% of patients benefitted from the regimen. Significant increases in luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) levels were observed compared to the baseline values. Extensive blood chemistry, hematological and biochemical assays demonstrated the broad-spectrum safety. Furocyst caused significant decrease in both ovarian volume and the number of ovarian cysts. Serum ALT, BUN and CK were assessed to demonstrate the broad-spectrum safety of Furocyst. No significant adverse effects were observed. In summary, Furocyst was efficacious in ameliorating the symptoms of PCOS.Entities:
Keywords: Fenugreek seed extract (Furocyst); cyst size; female subjects; luteinizing (LH) and follicular stimulating hormone (FSH); polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); safety
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26516311 PMCID: PMC4615243 DOI: 10.7150/ijms.13024
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Med Sci ISSN: 1449-1907 Impact factor: 3.738
Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
| 1. Premenopausal women between 18-45 years of age |
| 1. Post-menopausal women |
Assessment of Efficacy
| Time Intervals | Clinical Examinations |
|---|---|
| At Baseline | Sonographic scan |
| Every Month (1 and 2) | Sonographic scan |
| End of Study (3rd Month) | Sonographic scan |
Effects on Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
| Parameters | Mean ± SD (IU/L) | Statistical Analyses |
|---|---|---|
| 10.33 ± 7.25 | - | |
| 8.98 ± 4.93 | t-value 1.189, p = 0.241 | |
| 10.64 ± 7.72 | t-value 0.223, p = 0.825 | |
| 13.93 ± 10.14 | t-value 2.069, p = 0.045* | |
| 5.36 ± 1.73 | - | |
| 5.49 ± 1.82 | t-value 0.473, p = 0.638 | |
| 6.38 ± 2.37 | t-value 2.685, p = 0.010* | |
| 8.36 ± 3.34 | t-value 5.767, p = 0.000** |
Data are expressed as mean ±S.D. *, ** = Significant reduction
Effect on Luteinizing Hormone (LH)/Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Ratio
| LH/FSH Ratio | Mean ± SD | Statistical Analyses |
|---|---|---|
| 3.16 ± 7.98 | - | |
| 1.67 ± 1.00 | t-value 1.211, p = 0.232 | |
| 1.56 ± 0.92 | t-value 1.300, p = 0.200 | |
| 1.61 ± 0.81 | t-value 1.189, p = 0.204 |
Data are expressed as mean ± S.D.
Changes in Ovary Volume
| Data | Left Ovary Volume (cm3) | Right Ovary Volume (cm3) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | Completion of Treatment | Baseline | Completion of Treatment | |
| 12.23 ± 5.13 | 10.05 ± 4.19 | 14.00 ± 6.27 | 10.00 ± 4.19 | |
| 17.82 | 28.57 | |||
| t-value 2.013, p = 0.101 | t-value 4.443, p = 0.000** | |||
Data are expressed as mean ± S.D. **Significant reduction
Overall Response Following Completion of Treatment
| Subjects | Number of Subjects | Percentage | Percentage of Patients Responded to Treatment (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 12 | 94 | |
| 18 | 36 | ||
| 23 | 46 | ||
| 3 | 6 | ||
| 50 | 100 |
Effect on Menstrual Cycle
| Menstrual Cycle | Visits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline (%) | 1 Month (1%) | 2 Months (%) | 3 Months (%) | Total (%) | |
| 2 (95.2%) | 2 (95.2%) | 1 (4.76%) | 0 (0.00%) | 5 (5.95%) | |
| 2 (95.2%) | 2 (95.2%) | 2 (95.2%) | 2 (95.2%) | 8 (95.2%) | |
| 17 (80.95%) | 17 (80.95%) | 11 (52.38%) | 4 (19.05%) | 49 (58.33%) | |
| 0 (0.00%) | 0 (0.00%) | 7 (33.33%) | 15 (71.43%) | 22 (26.19%) | |
| 21 (100%) | 21 (100%) | 21 (100%) | 21 (100%) | 84 (100%) | |
Hemoglobin Level (Hb) and Total Leukocyte Count (TLC)
| Data | Hemoglobin Levels (Hb) | Total Leukocyte Count (TLC) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Baseline | 12.37 ± 1.047 | t-value = 5.442 | 7.37 ± 2.43 | t-value = 1.123 |
| On Completion (End of 3 months) | 13.00 ± 0.926 | 8.77 ± 7.90 | ||
Data are expressed as mean ± S.D. **Significant change
Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT), Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase (SGPT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and Creatinine Levels
| Parameters | Baseline | Study Completion (mean ± SD) | Statistical Analyses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.50± 19.67 | 34.18 ± 22.30 | t-value = 2.016, p = 0.050 | |
| 50.50 ± 24.72 | 53.20±20.95 | t-value = 1.151, p = 0.256 | |
| 116.41 ± 27.32 | 110.57 ± 20.17 | t-value = 1.816, p = 0.076 | |
| 9.23 ± 3.14 | 9.32 ± 2.63 | t-value = 0.237, p = 0.814 | |
| 0.91 ± 0.29 | 0.89 ± 0.39 | t-value = 0.298, p = 0.767 |
Data are expressed as mean ±S.D.
Plasma Glucose, Serum Triglycerides (TG) and Serum HDL Cholesterol (HDL) Levels
| Parameters | Baseline | Study Completion (mean ± SD) | Statistical Analyses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90.59 ± 14.50 | 92.48 ± 13.67 | t-value = 1.776, p = 0.083 | |
| 108.84 ± 48.27 | 122.45 ± 52.83 | t-value = 1.505, p = 0.140 | |
| 47.80 ± 13.68 | 47.45 ± 9.24 | t-value = 0.188, p = 0.852 |
Data are expressed as mean ± S.D.
Demographic and Baseline Characteristics of the Subjects
| Data | Age (Years) | Height | Weight | Waist Size (cm) | BMI | SBP | DBP | Pulse (per minute) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.06 | 157.01 | 58.98 | 54.42 | 23.88 | 116.78 | 75.32 | 76.49 | |
| 23.00 | 157.50 | 60.00 | 49.50 | 22.50 | 116.50 | 70.00 | 76.00 | |
| 5.35 | 5.22 | 12.27 | 21.28 | 4.72 | 12.14 | 8.74 | 4.74 | |
| 18 | 144.0 | 38 | 28 | 16.00 | 70 | 68 | 70 | |
| 39 | 168.0 | 96 | 90 | 40.00 | 134 | 110 | 87 |