Hirsutism and acne are widely recognized clinical
manifestations of hyperandrogenism in PCOS. Therefore,
the observed reduction in these parameters may indicate a
possible decrease in androgenic activity. Similarly,
improvement in menstrual regularity reflects restoration
of ovulatory function, which is closely linked to
progesterone balance.
DISCUSSION:
The observed improvements align with potential
mechanisms
of
herbal
components
in
similar
formulations, such as anti-androgenic effects (reducing
hirsutism/acne), insulin-sensitizing properties (mild
weight/waist benefits), and anti-inflammatory actions
(psychological symptom relief).
These findings support the hypothesis that the herbal
formulation may exert indirect endocrine-modulating
effects.
The findings of this study suggest that Teacurry She
Balance Tea may have beneficial effects in women
experiencing
symptoms
associated
with
PCOS.
Improvements were observed in parameters such as
hirsutism, acne severity, and menstrual distress.
Weight Reduction Interpretation:
The observed improvements in clinical parameters such
as hirsutism and menstrual regularity may reflect
underlying endocrine modulation, although biochemical
confirmation is required.
The observed mean weight reduction of approximately 2–
2.5 kg over 3 months is clinically relevant, particularly
in PCOS where even modest weight loss (5–10%) is
known
to
significantly
improve
metabolic
and
Hyperandrogenism is a major clinical feature of PCOS
and contributes to dermatological manifestations such as
acne and hirsutism [4]. Reduction in Ferriman Gallwey
scores observed in the present study may indicate a
possible improvement in androgen-related symptoms.
Previous studies have highlighted the role of lifestyle
interventions and complementary therapies in improving
PCOS outcomes [14]. Herbal medicines may exert
reproductive outcomes. The findings suggest that the
intervention may contribute to improved metabolic
regulation, possibly through insulin-sensitizing or anti-
inflammatory mechanisms.
LIMITATIONS:
This study provides valuable real-world clinical insights;
however, certain limitations should be acknowledged,
including the modest sample size and absence of
biochemical validation. Despite this, the consistency of
improvements across multiple clinical parameters
strengthens the observed outcomes.
While biochemical validation through hormonal assays
was not performed, the use of standardized clinical
indicators provides meaningful insight into treatment
response in real-world settings.
Absence of hormonal and metabolic biomarkers limits
mechanistic interpretation.
Additional limitations include absence of a control group,
small sample size, and reliance on self-reported clinical
outcomes.
beneficial
effects
through
anti-inflammatory
and
endocrine-modulating mechanisms [10].
Psychological improvements reported in the present study
are also noteworthy. Emotional symptoms such as
irritability and anxiety are frequently reported among
women with PCOS and significantly affect quality of life
[8].
Participants demonstrated
reduction in body weight, although long-term weight
management may require combined lifestyle
interventions. [11].
a
clinically meaningful
Further randomized controlled trials are required to
confirm these findings and establish the clinical efficacy
of this herbal formulation.
The observation that 100% of participants with baseline
amenorrhea resumed menstruation suggests a potentially
strong effect of the intervention in specific high-risk
subgroups. However, this finding should be interpreted
cautiously due to the small sample size and requires
confirmation in larger controlled studies.
The absence of formal institutional ethical review may
limit the generalizability of findings, although informed
consent and participant confidentiality were maintained
throughout the study.
Future studies should involve:
Further
large-scale
randomized
controlled
trials
incorporating hormonal and metabolic biomarkers are
warranted to validate these findings.
Hormonal Interpretation:
Although direct biochemical measurements such as serum
testosterone, progesterone, and insulin levels were not
performed, the significant improvement observed in
clinical markers such as hirsutism (Figure 2 and Figure 8),
acne severity (Figure 3), and menstrual regularity (Figure
5) suggests a possible indirect effect on underlying
hormonal imbalance.
CONCLUSION:
This study demonstrates that She Balance Tea may offer
clinically meaningful benefits in women with PCOS,
including
improvement
in
menstrual
regularity,
androgenic symptoms, metabolic parameters, and
psychological well-being. The consistent multi-domain
improvements observed suggest its potential role as a
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