The effect of acupressure on quality of life in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome

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• Conditions: Polycystic ovary syndrome.; Polycystic ovarian syndrome; E28.2

• Registration Number: IRCT20180725040587N1
• Lead Sponsor: Yasouj University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 29 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 96

Inclusion Criteria

By the gynecologist, polycystic ovarian syndrome has been confirmed
Marital status
Earning the minimum basic score (1.3 points for the correction version of the quality of life questionnaire related to health of polycystic ovary syndrome), Quality of life questionnaire 12 questions, minimum score 24-12
Absence of male infertility (confirmed by spermogram test)
Having ages 45-15 years

Exclusion Criteria

Having any systemic or endocrine and neurological disease based on the patient's question including: cardiovascular disease, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, neoplastic diseases including Cushing's syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia and hyperprolactinemia (approved by a specialist)
Addiction to hookah, cigarettes, drugs and alcohol according to the research unit
Taking any hormonal medication except clomiphene
Presence of male infertility (confirmed by spermogram test)

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quality of Life in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Timepoint: Before the intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Modified Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Health-Related Quality Of Life Questionnaire (MPCOSQ) ?Short Form12 (SF-12).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hirsutism. Timepoint: Before intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Friedman Galway Scale.;Acne. Timepoint: Before intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Global Acne Grading System (GAGS).;Alopecia. Timepoint: Before intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Ludwig scale.;Total Testosterone. Timepoint: Before intervention, three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: NG/L.