ea0029p919 | Female Reproduction | ICEECE2012
Orio F.
, Palomba S.
, La Sala G.
, Falbo A.
, Orio M.
, Colao A.
, Savastano S.
, Vuolo L.
, Lombardi G.
, Colarieti G.
, Volpe A.
, Di Stasi V.
, Putignano P.
Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifaceted disease characterized by metabolic and reproductive disorders associated with hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance. Berberine (BBR) is an isoquinoline derivative alkaloid extracted from chinese medicinal herbs that has been used as an insulin sensitizer.BBR could represent a potential therapeutic tool for PCOS.The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of BBR on the clinical, metabol...