Title of article :
Efficacy of a Persian Herbal Remedy and Electroacupuncture on Metabolic Profiles and Anthropometric Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Author/Authors :
Rouhani, Maryam School of Persian and Complementary Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Science , Motavasselian, Malihe School of Persian and Complementary Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Science , Taghipoor, Ali Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences Mashhad , Layegh, Parvaneh Department of Radiology - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Asili, Javad 5 Department of Pharmacognosy - Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Hamedi, Shokouh Sadat School of Persian and Complementary Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Science , Badiee Avval, Shapour School of Persian and Complementary Medicine - Mashhad University of Medical Science
Abstract :
Background: The most prevalent endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age is polycystic
ovary syndrome (PCOS). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficaciousness
of a Persian herbal remedy, as well as electroacupuncture and the combination of them on
metabolic profiles and anthropometric parameters in these patients. Materials and Methods:
Eighty overweight women with PCOS were randomly divided into four groups. All of them
received metformin 1000 mg and the second group received 5 g of herbal medicine per
day (main components: Foeniculum vulgare, Urtica dioica, and Daucus carota), the third
group were subjected to 20 electroacupuncture sessions, and the fourth group received both
therapies. Results: After 12 weeks, the body fat and body mass index decreased the most
in the herbal medicine+electroacupuncture group, and waist to hip ratio decreased the most
in the electroacupuncture group. A significant decrease was also observed in fasting insulin,
homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance. A significant increase was seen in
the quantitative insulin sensitivity check index in all intervention groups, but there was no
noteworthy difference in these parameters in the control group. Total cholesterol and lowdensity lipoprotein cholesterol decreased significantly in the electroacupuncture groups and
herbal medicine+electroacupuncture. Also, a significant decrease was observed in triglycerides,
aspartate aminotransferase, and alanine aminotransferase in the herbal medicine groups and
herbal medicine+electroacupuncture. Conclusion: It is advisable to use this herbal remedy and
electroacupuncture for better treatment of metabolic complications and overweight problems in
these patients. [GMJ.2019;8:e1389] DOI:10.31661/gmj.v8i0.1389
Keywords: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Obesity; Insulin Resistance; Phytotherapy; Electroacupuncture
Keywords :
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome , Obesity , Insulin Resistance , Phytotherapy , Electroacupuncture
Journal title :
Galen Medical Journal (GMJ)
