Applications of fennel in women's health: a systematic review study

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Document Type : Review Article

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Assistant Prof of Reproductive health, Nursing and midwifery school -Ardabil University of medical sciences, Ardabil, Iran

10.22038/ijogi.2024.80337.6109

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Background and Aim: Foeniculum vulgare or fennel is one of the herbal medicines that has a wide and different use in women's health. Considering the need to know about the uses of this plant in women's health, this study was conducted in order to consolidate the existing knowledge and with the aim of determining the uses of fennel in women's health.

Methods: The present review was conducted to summarize the uses of fennel in women's health.

Findings: In this study, the number of 38 clinical trial studies with the intervention of fennel in women's health were examined.

Conclusion: The uses of fennel in women's health were found in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea, postpartum dyspareunia, breastfeeding, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopausal symptoms, and bone health, and these results can be used to treat and improve women's health. On the other hand, considering the possibility of side effects such as the growth of breast tumors with the consumption of fennel and that according to the studies of edible and medicinal plants, it can be one of the important sources of heavy metals transfer to the human body and endanger human health, it is suggested to avoid excessive consumption of fennel.

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The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 26 August 2024

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