Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome
Open Access

Abstract

Natural Approach to Coexisting Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Xianqin Qu

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive and metabolic disorder. It is considered the ovarian manifestation of metabolic syndrome and is a common cause for an ovulatory infertility. PCOS commonly coexists with other metabolic manifestations such as Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) which leads to therapeutic challenges especially when infertility is involved. Existing treatment strategies for PCOS have limited success, side effects or are costly giving rise to a curiosity in women to seek alternative therapies such as Chinese Medicine. Chinese medicine formulae with multiple natural ingredients may have beneficial endocrine, cardio metabolic and reproductive effects offering an optimal treatment approach for women with NAFLD, PCOS and infertility.