Saw palmetto is known to interact with androgen metabolism, specifically by inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Because testosterone influences libido in women, alterations to these metabolic pathways theoretically impact sexual drive
, some women utilize saw palmetto for its anti-androgenic properties to help manage symptoms associated with hormonal fluctuations, excessive hair growth (hirsutism), or hormonal acne.


