Fig. 6From: Modulation of steroidogenesis by Actaea racemosa and vitamin C combination, in letrozole induced polycystic ovarian syndrome rat model: promising activity without the risk of hepatic adverse effectPhotomicrographs of hematoxylin and eosin stained sections of ovaries in different experimental groups. Rectangle refers to an area with higher magnification in the next picture. a Ovary of Actaea racemosa (AR) group showing a marked reduction in the number of ovarian cysts with the presence of growing follicles. b Presence of corpora lutea. c Ovary of vitamin C treated group showing polycystic ovary. d Ovarian cyst with degenerated and necrosed granulosa cell layer. e Actaea racemosa (AR) combined with vitamin C treated group showing a marked reduction in the number of cysts with the presence of secondary follicles and corpora lutea. f Follicle showing proliferated granulosa cell layerBack to article page