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			<journal>
			<title>Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine</title>
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			<subject>Medical Sciences</subject>
			<web_url>https://ajp.mums.ac.ir/</web_url>
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			<journal_id_issn>2228-7930</journal_id_issn>
			<journal_id_issn_online>2228-7949</journal_id_issn_online>
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				<type>gregorian</type>
				<year>2026</year>
				<month>9</month>
				<day>1</day>
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			<volume>16</volume>
			<number>5</number>
			<publish_type>online</publish_type>
			<publish_edition>1</publish_edition>
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				<language>en</language>
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				<title>Evaluation of the effects of Asparagus racemosus extract (ARova5X) supplementation on postmenopausal discomfort</title>
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				<content_type>Original Research Article</content_type>
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				<abstract><![CDATA[Objective: Menopause is a critical physiological transition often associated with a spectrum of health challenges such as sexual dysfunction, vasomotor symptoms, and increased oxidative stress. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a hydroalcoholic extract of Asparagus racemosus root (ARova5X), standardized to contain 5% shatavarins, in improving health outcomes among postmenopausal women.Materials and Methods: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India, during January 2024-2025. A total of 214 postmenopausal women were randomly assigned to receive either ARova5X (250 mg/day) or placebo for 90 days (n=107 per group). Outcome measures were assessed at baseline and post-intervention using validated tools including the Sexual Quotient-Female (SQ-F) questionnaire, the Female Intervention Efficacy Index (FIEI), oxidative stress markers, and anthropometric parameters. Primary endpoints included changes in sexual function, menopausal symptoms, oxidative stress, and weight-related measures.Results: Participants receiving ARova5X showed significant improvements in multiple domains of sexual function including desire (p&lt;0.001), foreplay (p=0.002), arousal (p&lt;0.001), and satisfaction (p=0.004) compared to the placebo group. Vaginal lubrication improved by 84.11% in the intervention group compared to 13.08% in the placebo group. Oxidative stress levels were markedly reduced, with 39.25% of women in the ARova5X group reaching minimal stress levels. Clinical obesity prevalence decreased from 42.99% to 29.91%. Menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue, and irritability were also significantly alleviated.Conclusion: ARova5X appears to be a safe, effective natural intervention for improving sexual health, reducing oxidative stress, and supporting weight management in postmenopausal women.]]></abstract>
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				<keyword>Menopause, Asparagus racemosus, Sexual dysfunction, Oxidative stress, Phytotherapy</keyword>
				<start_page>860</start_page>
				<end_page>872</end_page>
				<web_url>https://ajp.mums.ac.ir/article_26850.html</web_url>
			<author_list><author>
				<first_name>Kumar Guru</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Mishra</last_name>
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				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>drguru1990@gmail.com</email>
				<code>117869</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Department of Community Medicine, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad,Telengana, India</affiliation>
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				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Nabnita</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Patnaik</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
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				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>nabnitapatnaik@gmail.com</email>
				<code>117870</code>
				<coreauthor>Yes</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Department of Obs and Gynaecology, AIIMS Bibinagar, Hyderabad, Telengana, India</affiliation>
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				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Adityananda</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Mohapatra</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>aditya.realruler@gmail.com</email>
				<code>117871</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Department of Urology, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack</affiliation>
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				 </author><author>
				<first_name>Nihar Ranjhan</first_name>
				<middle_name></middle_name>
				<last_name>Pradhan</last_name>
				<suffix></suffix>
				<first_name_fa></first_name_fa>
				<middle_name_fa></middle_name_fa>
				<last_name_fa></last_name_fa>
				<suffix_fa></suffix_fa>
				<email>drniharpradhan@yahoo.co.in</email>
				<code>117872</code>
				<coreauthor>No</coreauthor>
				<affiliation>Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, Telengana, India</affiliation>
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				 </author></author_list>
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