The Effects of Laser Acupuncture Versus Ultraviolet Radiation on Ovarian Parameters in Obese Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Objective: Complementary therapies are important in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) Aim: This study was designed to assess the response of serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), body mass index (BMI), serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD), waist circumference (WC), serum luteinizing hormone (LH), LH/FSH ratio, and mean follicular size to laser acupuncture maneuverer (LAM) versus ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in PCOS women.
Material and Methods: One hundred five women were randomly divided into 3 equal groups: A, B, and C. The number of PCOS women within each group was 35. All groups received 500-mg metformin 3 times weekly. For group A, 2-minute LAM was applied to women’s selected acupoints 3 times weekly. For group B, 3 UVR sessions weekly for 12 weeks were applied on PCOS women’s abdomen for 10-20 minutes. Before and after 12 weeks, FSH, BMI, 25OHD, WC, LH, LH/FSH ratio, and mean follicular size were assessed.
Results: A significant improvement in PCOS women’s outcomes was reported in the 3 groups. Besides the significant decrease in LH, BMI, LH/FSH ratio, and WC, the comparison of outcomes’ post values among groups A and B or groups A and C showed a significant increase in FSH, mean follicular size, and 25OHD toward group A. Also, the comparison of outcomes’ post values among groups B and C documented a significant decrease in LH, BMI, LH/FSH ratio, and WC in addition to the significant increase in FSH, mean follicular size, and 25OHD toward group B.
Conclusion: Adding LAM or UVR to metformin can improve PCOS.
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