Comparing the effect of aqueous extract of green tea and catechin on gonadotropins, beta-estradiol, Progesterone, testosterone and ovarian follicle in polycystic ovarian syndrome rat model

ABSTRACT

Background and Aim: Polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS] is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder, which is characterized by ovulatory dysfunction and hyperandrogenism. Regarding to the antioxidant properties of green tea [Camellia sinensis] compounds, the present study was done to evaluate the effect of aqueous extract of green tea and catechin on the status of sex hormones and ovaries in polycystic ovarian syndrome rat model