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Effect of Yoga Therapy on Health Outcomes in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Effectiveness of Hatha Yoga With and Without Zumba Exercise on Clinical Outcomes in Females With Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 28 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions on psychological distress, hyperandrogenism, and metabolic profile in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Applied psychology. Health and well-being · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of yoga interventions on Anti-Müllerian hormone, androgen levels, and metabolic parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2026Pooled it
- Effectiveness and safety of auricular therapy for polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Pooled it
- Efficacy of physical activity in polycystic ovary syndrome treatment.Current opinion in endocrinology, diabetes, and obesity · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of mind-body interventions on polycystic ovary syndrome: a comprehensive meta-analysis.Journal of ovarian research · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of Tai Chi combined with dietary intervention on health-promoting lifestyle and metabolic and reproductive outcomes in female college students with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Trial
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- Integrating evidence-based lifestyle and adjunct therapies for long-term management of polycystic ovary syndrome: mechanistic insights and clinical implications.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Review
- Yoga as a complementary intervention for polycystic ovary Syndrome management: a systematic review.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Review
- Establishing key components of a combined ayurvedic diet and yoga therapy program for weight management in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a Delphi study.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2025Article
- The role of meditation and mindfulness in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: a scoping review.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024Article
- Use of traditional and complementary medicine by ethnic Indian women living with polycystic ovary syndrome: a global survey.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2023Article
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) effects on the worries of women with poly cystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).BMC psychiatry · 2023Article
- Lifestyle management in polycystic ovary syndrome - beyond diet and physical activity.BMC endocrine disorders · 2023Review
- Nutritional Supplements and Complementary Therapies in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2022Review
- A Randomized Controlled Trial in Obese Adults with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Examining the Impact of Short-term Integrated Naturopathy and Yoga Interventions on Testosterone, Oxidative Stress, and Mental Health.International journal of yogaArticle
- Effect of an integrated Yoga module on clinical, endocrine and metabolomic outcomes in polycystic ovarian syndrome.Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicineArticle
- Yoga Intervention Improves the Metabolic Parameters and Quality of Life among Infertile Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Indian Population.International journal of yogaArticle
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of yoga therapy (YT) on health outcomes of women suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Interventional studies, with postmenarchal and premenopausal females with PCOS who received YT, with any health outcome reported, were included. Scopus, Cochrane, PubMed, Embase, and Medline databases were electronically searched. Systematic review included 11 experimental studies, representing 515 participants with PCOS, out of which 2 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included for meta-analysis. Random effects model was applied using Review Manager Software version 5.4.1 and strength of evidence was assessed using GRADEpro Guideline Development Tool, 2020. Meta-analysis showed that YT may significantly decrease menstrual irregularity (MD -.41, 95% CI -.74 to -.08), clinical hyperandrogenism (MD -.70, 95% CI -1.15 to -.26), fasting blood glucose (MD -.22 mmol/L, 95% CI -.44 to -.01), fasting insulin (MD -28.21 pmol/L, 95% CI -43.79 to -12.63), and homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance value (MD -.86, 95% CI -1.29 to -.43). Strength of evidence was "low." In conclusion, YT may have beneficial effects on health outcomes in women suffering from PCOS. However, low strength of evidence suggests need of conducting well-designed RCTs to assess the efficacy of YT for PCOS.
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