Pomegranate extract has demonstrated significant potential in supporting women’s reproductive health, particularly in enhancing fertility, regulating the menstrual cycle, supporting pregnancy, and the managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Its diverse bioactive compounds contribute to hormonal balance and promote regular menstrual cycles. The potent antioxidant properties of pomegranate extract help reduce oxidative stress, a key factor in impaired reproductive function and fertility outcomes. Evidence suggests that pomegranate extract may have a preventive effect against hormonal abnormalities associated with PCOS. This effect is primarily attributed to the presence of phytosterols and phenolic compounds, which help improve the metabolic and endocrine disturbances linked to the disorder. Hibiscus, a widely studied flowering plant, possesses significant therapeutic potential due to its rich phytochemical composition. The Anthocyanins and vitamin C found in hibiscus enhance its antioxidant capacity, helping to counteract the oxidative stress commonly observed in PCOS. Additionally, hibiscus exhibits alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity, suggesting a potential role in regulating blood glucose levels and reducing oxidative damage. together, pomegranate extract and hibiscus show promise as natural therapeutic agents that may help mitigate oxidative stress, hormonal imbalances, and metabolic dysfunction associated with PCOS, thereby supporting overall women’s reproductive health. Together, pomegranate extract and hibiscus may serve as promising natural therapeutic agents for managing PCOS.
V. Dhanalakshmi, R. Guhan, S. Kaviya, A. Lokesh, G. Madhavan, P. Saranyadevi, P. Surekha, J. Aruna* (Fri,) studied this question.