P-147: Effect of Phoenix Dactylifera Pit Powder on Reproductive Physiology in Female Rat

Background: The pit of Phoenix dactylifera contains different compounds such as saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, Zinc, Cadmium, Calcium and Potassium which could improve steroidogenesis. In this research, effect of phoenix dactylifera pit powder was evaluated on female rat reproduction. Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 50 female wistar rats were divided in 5 groups of 10. In order to set them in the same sexual cycle, sex hormones were used. Phoenix dactylifera pit powder was given for 28 days orally. Experimental groups received 150, 300 and 600 mg/kg of the powder. The control group received nothing and the sham group received solvent. The blood samples were taken at the end of the 28th day and serum concentration of LH, FSH, estrogen and progesterone was measured. These data were analyzed by Anova and Tukey statistical method. Results: The result showed that the serum concentration of LH and FSH in the experimental groups were not significantly different compared to that of control group. The received groups 300 and 600 mg/kg phoenix dactylifera pit showed increasing amount of estrogen and progesterone. Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, phoenix dactylifera pit increases estrogen and progesterone by stroidogenesis improving but has no effect on gonadotropins.