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Faculty Members have conducted research related to the Therapeutic Application of Saffron for Improvement of Women’S Health: A Review of Literature
Ladan Kashani
Ladan Kashani

Professor of Infertility & IVF

Department Obstetrics and Gynecology

School of Medicine

Arash Hospital

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

All Documents
1. The Future of Iran's Population: Balancing Aging Trends and Fertility Rates, Avicenna Journal of Medical Biotechnology (2025)
2. Assisted Reproductive Technology Outcomes After Ethanol Sclerotherapy in Poor Responder Patients With Endometriomas: A Before-After Clinical Trial, Journal of Reproduction and Infertility (2024)
3. Astaxanthin Treatment Decreases Pro‐Inflammatory Cytokines and Improves Reproductive Outcomes in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technology: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Inflammopharmacology (2024)
4. Does Prevalence of Female Sexual Dysfunction Differ Among Infertile Patients With or Without Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study, International Journal of Fertility and Sterility (2024)
5. Efficacy and Safety of Celecoxib for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Postpartum Depression: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2024)
6. Infertility Treatments and Risk of Breast Benign Diseases: A Case‒Control Study, BMC Women's Health (2024)
7. New Approaches to Maintain Iran's Scientific Growth, Journal of Iranian Medical Council (2024)
8. The Early Versus Standard Administration of Cabergoline to Prevent Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Undergoing Icsi Cycles: A Randomized Clinical Trial, International Journal of Women's Health and Reproduction Sciences (2024)
9. Celecoxib in Treatment of Postpartum Depression: A Case Report, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2023)
10. Circulating and Endometrial Profiles of Mir-145, Mir-155-5P, Mir-224, Mpp-5, and Pecam-1 Expression in Patients With Repeated Implantation Failure: A Case Control Study, Cell Journal (2023)
11. Effects of Antidepressant Medication on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Concentration and Neuroplasticity in Depression: A Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies, Avicenna Journal of Medical Biotechnology (2023)
12. Pregnancy Outcomes in Women With Adenomyosis, Undergoing Artificial Endometrial Preparation With and Without Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist Pretreatment in Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycles: An Rct, International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine (2023)
13. The Effect of Letrozole As an Adjunct in Gnrh-Antagonist Protocol on Ivf/Icsi Outcome in Women With Endometriosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Middle East Fertility Society Journal (2023)
14. The Satisfaction of Infertile Patients With the Quality of Medical Services in Tehran University of Medical Sciences Hospitals During the Year 2020-2021, Tehran University Medical Journal (2023)
15. Corrigendum to “Possible Effects of Saffron (Crocus Sativus) in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial” [J. Herb. Med. 32 (2022) 100551](S2210803322000197)(10.1016/J.Hermed.2022.100551), Journal of Herbal Medicine (2022)
16. Crocus Sativus (Saffron) in the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Three-Center, Double-Blind, Randomized, and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine (2022)
17. Gnrh Agonist Stop-Antagonist Protocol Versus the Gnrh Antagonist Protocol in Patients With Poor Ovarian Response Undergoing Ivf; [Protocolo Stop-Antagonista Del Agonista De Gnrh Versus Protocolo De Antagonista De Gnrh En Pacientes Con Pobre Respuesta De Ovarica Sometidos a Fiv], Revista Latinoamericana de Hipertension (2022)
18. Natural Cycle Versus Modified Natural Cycle for Endometrial Preparation in Women Undergoing Frozen-Thawed Embryo Transfer: An Rct, International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine (2022)
19. Nrh Agonists Stop Antagonist Protocol Versus Gnrh Antagonist Protocol in Poor Ovarian Responders Undergoing Ivf; [Protocolo De Antagonista De Parada De Agonista De Gnrh Versus Protocolo De Antagonista De Gnrh En Pacientes Con Respuesta De Ovario Deficiente Sometidos a Fiv], Revista Latinoamericana de Hipertension (2022)
20. Possible Effects of Saffron (Crocus Sativus) in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Journal of Herbal Medicine (2022)
21. The Therapeutic Effects of Cinnamon on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review, Journal of Iranian Medical Council (2022)
22. A Randomized Exploratory Trial to Assess the Effects of Resveratrol on Vegf and Tnf-Α 2 Expression in Endometriosis Women, Journal of Reproductive Immunology (2021)
23. Antioxidant Supplementations Ameliorate Pcos Complications: A Review of Rcts and Insights Into the Underlying Mechanisms, Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics (2021)
24. Dysregulation of Angiogenesis and Inflammatory Genes in Endometrial Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Their Contribution to Endometriosis, Iranian Journal of Allergy# Asthma and Immunology (2021)
25. Early Administration of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonist Versus Flexible Antagonist Ovarian Stimulation Protocol in Poor Responders: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Middle East Fertility Society Journal (2021)
26. Effect of Intrauterine Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor Administration on in Vitro Fertilization Outcome in Women With Moderate-To-Severe Endometriosis: An Rct, International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine (2021)
27. Effect of Sertraline on Depression Severity and Prolactin Levels in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial, International Clinical Psychopharmacology (2021)
28. Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived From Perinatal Tissues for Treatment of Critically Ill Covid-19-Induced Ards Patients: A Case Series, Stem Cell Research and Therapy (2021)
29. Therapeutic Application of Saffron for Improvement of Women’S Health: A Review of Literature, Journal of Iranian Medical Council (2021)
30. Gene Expression Analysis Signifies the Association of Inflammatory Proteins With the Development of Endometriosis, Gene Reports (2020)
31. Identification of Candidate Microrna Markers of Endometriosis With the Use of Next-Generation Sequencing and Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Fertility and Sterility (2020)
32. Resveratrol Treatment in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Decreased Pro-Inflammatory and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Markers, American Journal of Reproductive Immunology (2020)
33. The Effect of Letrozole Versus Artificial Hormonal Endometrial Preparation on Pregnancy Outcome After Frozen-Thawed Embryos Transfer Cycles: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology (2020)
34. Vitamin E and Ginseng Supplementation to Enhance Female Sexual Function: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Trial, Women and Health (2020)
35. Vortioxetine Effects on Quality of Life of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics (2020)
36. Letrozole As Co-Treatment Agent in Ovarian Stimulation Antagonist Protocol in Poor Responders: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial, International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine (2019)
37. Safety and Efficacy of Allogenic Placental Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Treating Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Study, Cytotherapy (2019)
38. The Modulating Effects of Resveratrol on the Expression of Mmp-2 and Mmp-9 in Endometriosis Women: A Randomized Exploratory Trial, Gynecological Endocrinology (2019)
39. Efficacy of Crocus Sativus (Saffron) in Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder Associated With Post-Menopausal Hot Flashes: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2018)
40. Impact of Prolonged Versus Ocp Plus Long Protocol on Ivf-Et Outcomes in Patients With Grade Iii-Iv Endometriosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Acta Medica Iranica (2018)
41. Comparison of Saffron Versus Fluoxetine in Treatment of Mild to Moderate Postpartum Depression: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial, Pharmacopsychiatry (2017)
42. Female Infertility and Herbal Medicine, Journal of Medicinal Plants (2017)
43. Pregnenolone As an Adjunct to Risperidone for Treatment of Women With Schizophrenia: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal of Psychiatric Research (2017)
44. Research in Iran: Look on the Bright Side, Journal of Medicinal Plants (2017)
45. The Efficacy of Herbal Medicines for Treatment of Hot Flash: A Systematic Review, Journal of Medicinal Plants (2017)
46. The Role of Information Therapy in Reducing Anxiety in Patients Undergoing In Vitro Fertilisation Treatment, Health Information and Libraries Journal (2017)
47. Herbal Medicine in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Journal of Medicinal Plants (2016)
48. The Trace of Evidence Based Medicine in Avicenna's Approaches, Journal of Medicinal Plants (2016)
49. Celecoxib Versus Diclofenac in Mild to Moderate Depression Management Among Breast Cancer Patients: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Trial, Annals of Pharmacotherapy (2015)
50. Effect of Orlistat on Weight Loss, Hormonal and Metabolic Profiles in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial, Endocrine (2015)
51. Herbal Medicine for Women's Health, Journal of Medicinal Plants (2015)
52. Herbal Medicine in the Treatment of Primary Dysmenorrhea, Journal of Medicinal Plants (2015)