February 2010 PMID 19585478

Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti-androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome. A randomized controlled trial.

Paul Grant

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What people are saying

Discussions frequently cite the research's findings on hormonal changes, with phrases like 'improved hirsutism' and 'anti-androgen effects' highlighting interest in practical outcomes. The tone ranges from cautious optimism—'maybe?'—to informational, illustrating varied engagement. Words such as 'interesting,' 'may help,' and references to clinical trial results convey a mixture of curiosity and tentative support, emphasizing an overall recognition of potential impact while acknowledging the need for more evidence.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the findings, with some expressing cautious support or curiosity about the anti-androgen effects of spearmint for PCOS, indicating moderate agreement overall.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high curiosity, with many posters referencing studies, noting hormonal effects, and exploring potential benefits, reflecting strong interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posters reference specific research details, such as reductions in testosterone and improvements in symptoms, demonstrating some deep engagement with the study’s implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The consensus suggests that the publication could influence perceptions but is still considered preliminary; some users see potential benefits while others remain skeptical about clinical impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated the effects of spearmint herbal tea on hormone levels and hirsutism in women with PCOS, showing that spearmint significantly reduced testosterone levels and improved self-reported hirsutism symptoms.
  • Despite hormonal improvements, the objective clinical measure of hirsutism (Ferriman-Galwey score) did not show a significant change, indicating a disconnect between hormone levels and visible symptoms.
  • The findings confirm spearmint's antiandrogen properties but highlight that hormonal changes may not always translate directly into measurable clinical improvements in hirsutism.

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Andra
@BioavailableNd · X

2 cups of spearmint tea for 30 days improved hirsutism by showing anti-androgenic properties. https://t.co/Ux3RBNua3s https://t.co/VehLYamzSg

Mar 19, 2023 · 209 likes · 17 shares · 139,384 followers View post →
Rosbifes Falantes
@RosbifesTalk · X

@AvelinoReAu Conspiração nada tu estas certo! O mentol, especificamente da hortelã-pimenta e da hortelã, reduzem sim os níveis de testosterona. Em um estudo, mulheres com síndrome dos ovários policísticos receberam chá de hortelã. https://t.co/2Vmv04SoaX +

Oct 23, 2023 · 39 likes · 5 shares · 32,214 followers View post →
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@kabaperlit · X

@beriallbing bende de öyleydi kıvırcık nane (normal nane değil) çayı çok iyi geldi sivilcelerde tüylenme de azalma oldu düzenli içtiğimden beri bu da araştırmasıı https://t.co/QMdS104F2S

Jan 27, 2024 · 11 likes · 167 followers View post →
Fatima Qadri MD
@qad_Fatima · X

It reduced testosterone levels and also showed a mild increase in estrogen levels. What’s more interesting is that it seemed to work in a matter of few days. And cleared up cystic acne in a lot of women within a span of 3 months. (3) https://t.co/EeQug2XPvr

Feb 23, 2023 · 7 likes · 1,077 followers View post →
UK Tea & Infusions Association
@UKTalkingTea · X

Peppermint & spearmint have a refreshing taste & vibrant aroma. While better known for digestion, mint infusions are also thought to help re-balance hormone levels https://t.co/bXeiH9Jc6H. More research is needed. #LoveInfusions #BrewCrew Read more in https://t.co/ZMrUywNx2D https://t.co/SOtAoePorI

Jun 2, 2020 · 4 likes · 2,331 followers View post →
Hip-Hop Meets Tea. Drink tea like an adult.®
@drinkflyest · X

Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti-androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome. A randomized controlled trial https://t.co/Ci99eYq4yP

Aug 25, 2021 · 2 likes · 5,929 followers View post →

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Limey
@Limey1977937 · X

RT @BioavailableNd: 2 cups of spearmint tea for 30 days improved hirsutism by showing anti-androgenic properties. https://t.co/Ux3RBNua3s…

Apr 10, 2025 · 17 shares · 18 followers View post →
ungu
@_ungu_ · X

RT @BioavailableNd: 2 cups of spearmint tea for 30 days improved hirsutism by showing anti-androgenic properties. https://t.co/Ux3RBNua3s…

Jan 28, 2025 · 17 shares · 1 followers View post →
Sanguis_Veteris
@Sanguis_Veteris · X

@oscredwin @kitten_beloved Here is a human study on Spearmint https://t.co/3PyfiTGCna

Dec 11, 2024 · 1 like · 487 followers View post →
PrettyPoodle⁷ BTS
@GratefultoJesus · X

@sabinijo @notevenvibes @missandryea https://t.co/qh6Kptc3qz

Sep 15, 2024 · 1 like · 1,936 followers View post →
Kim Somm
@Kimmisomm · X

@Moyzahh @OliviaMarieJA So there's little data on spearmint and hirsutism. It reduces active testosterone when ingesting the tea or oil and person's usually notice a difference when using it, but studies don't note much difference. https://t.co/VnveJATlMO

Feb 23, 2024 · 1 like · 1,672 followers View post →
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@kabaperlit · X

@beriallbing bende de öyleydi kıvırcık nane (normal nane değil) çayı çok iyi geldi sivilcelerde tüylenme de azalma oldu düzenli içtiğimden beri bu da araştırmasıı https://t.co/QMdS104F2S

Jan 27, 2024 · 11 likes · 167 followers View post →
faelisflos
@faelisflos · X

@thotiepathotie @gozaimuch iya kak ini jurnalnya lebih fokus ke pcos sih tp kalo ditarik garis gejala pcos kek banyak nyambung sm masalah hormon wanita umur segini jg (irregular periods, hormonal acne) https://t.co/nimELK69Qv

Nov 19, 2023 · 1 like · 611 followers View post →
J.K.
@Nesopen07 · X

RT @RosbifesTalk: @AvelinoReAu Conspiração nada tu estas certo! O mentol, especificamente da hortelã-pimenta e da hortelã, reduzem sim os…

Oct 24, 2023 · 5 shares · 56 followers View post →
Adeus Atlantida
@AdeusAtlantida · X

RT @RosbifesTalk: @AvelinoReAu Conspiração nada tu estas certo! O mentol, especificamente da hortelã-pimenta e da hortelã, reduzem sim os…

Oct 24, 2023 · 5 shares · 764 followers View post →
VOL_________
@BLK_PEAK_VOL · X

RT @RosbifesTalk: @AvelinoReAu Conspiração nada tu estas certo! O mentol, especificamente da hortelã-pimenta e da hortelã, reduzem sim os…

Oct 23, 2023 · 5 shares · 588 followers View post →
Rosbifes Falantes
@RosbifesTalk · X

@AvelinoReAu Conspiração nada tu estas certo! O mentol, especificamente da hortelã-pimenta e da hortelã, reduzem sim os níveis de testosterona. Em um estudo, mulheres com síndrome dos ovários policísticos receberam chá de hortelã. https://t.co/2Vmv04SoaX +

Oct 23, 2023 · 39 likes · 5 shares · 32,214 followers View post →
daykich
@OmiljeniDaidza · X

Then again, it may help women that suffer from PCOS. Act accordingly. https://t.co/8rQeSg3G4n

Jul 9, 2023 · 796 followers View post →
Oxy
@missesoxytocin · X

RT @BioavailableNd: 2 cups of spearmint tea for 30 days improved hirsutism by showing anti-androgenic properties. https://t.co/Ux3RBNua3s…

Mar 24, 2023 · 17 shares · 688 followers View post →
ninja
@Killacomesforu · X

RT @BioavailableNd: 2 cups of spearmint tea for 30 days improved hirsutism by showing anti-androgenic properties. https://t.co/Ux3RBNua3s…

Mar 20, 2023 · 17 shares · 7 followers View post →
Jennifer Depew, RD
@deNutrients · X

RT @BioavailableNd: 2 cups of spearmint tea for 30 days improved hirsutism by showing anti-androgenic properties. https://t.co/Ux3RBNua3s…

Mar 20, 2023 · 17 shares · 28,518 followers View post →
Ella
@Ella4Dogs · X

RT @BioavailableNd: 2 cups of spearmint tea for 30 days improved hirsutism by showing anti-androgenic properties. https://t.co/Ux3RBNua3s…

Mar 20, 2023 · 17 shares · 3,927 followers View post →
Nour▶️
@nourthefirstabz · X

RT @BioavailableNd: 2 cups of spearmint tea for 30 days improved hirsutism by showing anti-androgenic properties. https://t.co/Ux3RBNua3s…

Mar 19, 2023 · 17 shares · 54 followers View post →
Kate Moss
@cleopatrasrise · X

RT @BioavailableNd: 2 cups of spearmint tea for 30 days improved hirsutism by showing anti-androgenic properties. https://t.co/Ux3RBNua3s…

Mar 19, 2023 · 17 shares · 227 followers View post →
OAM
@OAM69985397 · X

RT @BioavailableNd: 2 cups of spearmint tea for 30 days improved hirsutism by showing anti-androgenic properties. https://t.co/Ux3RBNua3s…

Mar 19, 2023 · 17 shares · 47 followers View post →
healing3oflife
@healing3oflife · X

RT @BioavailableNd: 2 cups of spearmint tea for 30 days improved hirsutism by showing anti-androgenic properties. https://t.co/Ux3RBNua3s…

Mar 19, 2023 · 17 shares · 1,913 followers View post →
Andra
@BioavailableNd · X

2 cups of spearmint tea for 30 days improved hirsutism by showing anti-androgenic properties. https://t.co/Ux3RBNua3s https://t.co/VehLYamzSg

Mar 19, 2023 · 209 likes · 17 shares · 139,384 followers View post →
Fatima Qadri MD
@qad_Fatima · X

It reduced testosterone levels and also showed a mild increase in estrogen levels. What’s more interesting is that it seemed to work in a matter of few days. And cleared up cystic acne in a lot of women within a span of 3 months. (3) https://t.co/EeQug2XPvr

Feb 23, 2023 · 7 likes · 1,077 followers View post →
Arthemis @LucyTheBrazen.bsky.social
@Arthemis1312 · X

@AnarchOnion Spearmint specifically

Feb 20, 2023 · 158 followers View post →
Yaksi
@YaksiGalan · X

https://t.co/AulxgULtqG If anyone is interested in learning more

Feb 17, 2023 · 68 followers View post →
JarrettPorst
@JarrettPorst · X

@The_VeganBeast @CaseyVallett I never post anything with some congruency.

Jan 15, 2023 · 1 like · 9,204 followers View post →
aloneandnameless
@anarimafornow · X

RT @JarrettPorst:

Jan 15, 2023 · 1 share · 6,932 followers View post →
JarrettPorst
@JarrettPorst · X

Jan 15, 2023 · 1 share · 9,204 followers View post →
E.O.
@treat2c · X

#Spearmint herbal #tea has significant #antiandrogen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome. A randomized controlled trial - PubMed #Hirsutism #PCOS #Menopause #Research https://t.co/dNNwVrz3eh

Dec 17, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 104 followers View post →
Panagiotis Stefanis
@Panagio67372703 · X

https://t.co/4tdlXlHkw3

Nov 17, 2022 · 119 followers View post →
ArtemizPlayz
@ArtemizPlayz · X

@Borussia_RIxen @BasoStream @varion Tatsächlich deuten Studien darauf hin, dass Minze eine leicht anti-androgene Wirkung haben könnte. https://t.co/WrqR9p2hmw

Sep 29, 2022 · 1 like · 1,531 followers View post →
Kristie Leong M.D.
@DrKristieLeong · X

@HashThatMotd I like spearmint tea. I saw an interesting study showing it could be of benefit to women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: https://t.co/0PUJ7YcGJq

Aug 5, 2022 · 59,665 followers View post →
Tilline
@iTilline · X

@ImSoFresh_K https://t.co/WRBeWaiLgB

Apr 10, 2022 · 106 followers View post →
Nodes of Ranvier
@Csd113_ · X

@SolBrah Spearmint is bad for T levels https://t.co/8qfQ9bRpJM

Nov 10, 2021 · 158 followers View post →
Emma Pettengale
@EmmaPettengale · X

Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti-androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome. #androgen https://t.co/1hw2eUeOX8

Nov 9, 2021 · 1,326 followers View post →
Haruka Panlunch
@AumGensokyo · X

@TheBxnny I want to say it's probably not actually true but someone bothered to research it https://t.co/3nPI0kuJtz

Sep 12, 2021 · 1,423 followers View post →
Hip-Hop Meets Tea. Drink tea like an adult.®
@drinkflyest · X

Spearmint herbal tea has significant anti-androgen effects in polycystic ovarian syndrome. A randomized controlled trial https://t.co/Ci99eYq4yP

Aug 25, 2021 · 2 likes · 5,929 followers View post →
archphoenix
@archphoenix · X

@NataniaBarron Btw I heard this on some PCOS groups and dismissed it but then found this so… maybe? https://t.co/ma4avYL5Jb

Jul 29, 2021 · 1 like · 478 followers View post →
سديم
@H6PqKeORya2ytca · X

RT @H__SNK: اعشاب النعناع له آثار هامة ضد الأندروجين في متلازمة المبيض المتعدد الكيسات . ( تم أخذ عينة عشوائية ) https://t.co/NcVXpzv7zL h…

Sep 9, 2020 · 4 shares · 97 followers View post →
Morgan Crowley
@morganbcrowley · X

Spearmint for pcos symptoms, interesting read- look into further https://t.co/RIN0BJIy6y

Jun 2, 2020 · 42 followers View post →
UK Tea & Infusions Association
@UKTalkingTea · X

Peppermint & spearmint have a refreshing taste & vibrant aroma. While better known for digestion, mint infusions are also thought to help re-balance hormone levels https://t.co/bXeiH9Jc6H. More research is needed. #LoveInfusions #BrewCrew Read more in https://t.co/ZMrUywNx2D https://t.co/SOtAoePorI

Jun 2, 2020 · 4 likes · 2,331 followers View post →