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ArticleInternational journal of reproductive biomedicine2025

Therapeutic potential of fennel essential oil and manganese in modulating steroidal hormonal imbalance and ovarian alterations in rats with polycystic ovarian syndrome: An experimental study.

Ensiyeh Mohebbi Kian, Maryam Barancheshmeh, Hossein Najafzadehvarzi, Seyedeh Masoumeh Ghoreishi, Naser Shokrzadeh

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Ensiyeh Mohebbi KianDepartment of Pharmacy, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, Islamic Azad University, Amol, Iran.
Maryam BarancheshmehDepartment of Pharmacy, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, Islamic Azad University, Amol, Iran.
Hossein NajafzadehvarziPharmacology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3686-7170
Seyedeh Masoumeh GhoreishiCellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
Naser ShokrzadehReproductive Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.

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Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, resulting in female infertility. Researchers are exploring safe and affordable treatments for this disorder. Objective: This study explored the therapeutic effects of fennel essential oil (FEO) and manganese (Mn) on hormonal and histological markers in rats with estradiol valerate-induced PCOS. Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 35 adult female Wistar rats (9 wk old, 200-250 gr) were divided into 7 groups. For 14 days, groups 1-4 received normal saline intraperitoneally, sesame oil intramuscularly, FEO intraperitoneally, and Mn orally, respectively. PCOS was induced in remaining groups through a single intramuscular injection of estradiol valerate. 60 days after induction, the 6 Results: FEO significantly increased estrogen and progesterone levels in PCOS rats compared to the PCOS group (p Conclusion: FEO and Mn demonstrated potential in restoring hormonal balance and improving ovarian histology, offering promise as low-cost treatments for PCOS.

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