Summary:
In patients with obese polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), electroacupuncture (EA) significantly reduced body mass index (BMI), improved metabolic and reproductive parameters, and enhanced quality of life compared to sham electroacupuncture treatment over 12 weeks, though it was associated with no serious adverse effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | 106 women aged 18–45 years diagnosed with obese polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). |
| Intervention | Electroacupuncture (EA) applied over a 12-week schedule: 3 sessions/week (Weeks 1–4), 2 sessions/week (Weeks 5–8), and 1 session/week (Weeks 9–12); total 24 sessions. |
| Comparison | Sham electroacupuncture (SA) administered on the same schedule as EA for control comparison. |
| Outcome | EA significantly reduced BMI (mean difference vs. SA at Week 12: -1.50; 95% CI: -1.83 to -1.17; P<.001), improved waist-hip ratio (-0.03), body fat mass (-2.92 kg), glucose metabolism (reductions in fasting glucose, insulin, and HOMA-IR), lipid profile (TC, TG, LDL-C), and sex hormones, and enhanced quality of life (PCOSQ scores). Effects sustained up to Week 24. No serious adverse events reported. |
Source: Yuqing Wang, et al. “Effect of electroacupuncture on metabolic level and quality of life in patients with obese polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.” Read article here.
