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ArticleInternational journal of yoga

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.

Balakrishna Shetty, Geetha Balakrishna Shetty, H L Nanjeshgowda, Prashanth Shetty

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Balakrishna ShettyDepartment of Biochemistry, S.D.M. College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, Karnataka, India.
Geetha Balakrishna ShettyDepartment of Acupuncture and Energy Medicine, S.D.M. College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, Karnataka, India.
H L NanjeshgowdaDepartment of Natural Therapeutics, S.D.M. College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, Karnataka, India.
Prashanth ShettyDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, S.D.M. College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, Karnataka, India.

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Abstract

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic and endocrinological condition that affects many women of reproductive age. Pathology manifests as the changes in reproductive functions, encompassing disorders such as hyperandrogenism, irregular menstrual cycles, and insulin resistance with oxidative stress. We investigated the effect of naturopathy and yoga interventions on oxidative stress and androgens with metabolic parameters in patients with PCOS. Methods: We enrolled the 120 obese teenagers with PCOS, and we divided the patients into two groups as study ( Results: We found out that the study group exhibited a significant decrease in testosterone, MDA, HAM-A, HAM-D, body mass index (BMI), and lipid profile compared to the control group also with an effective improvement in the TAC. The stepwise multiple regression data highlight that BMI as a significant predictor for the reduction of testosterone in PCOS after taking naturopathy and yoga interventions. Conclusion: The results indicate that short-term integrated yoga and naturopathy interventions are effective in modifying the disease progression of PCOS through endocrinological and metabolic balance.

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Anxietydepressionmalonaldehydenaturopathypolycystic ovary syndrometestosteroneyoga

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